adj.
Pronunciation: -siv
Function: adjective
Date: 1594
1 : serving or able to repulse < repulsive force>
2 : tending to repel or reject : COLD , FORBIDDING
3 : arousing aversion or disgust < repulsive crimes>
– re · pul · sive · ly adverb
– re · pul · sive · ness noun