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What does repulsive mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word repulsive? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
  2. (physics) having the capacity to repel
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Killing a human being is always a repulsive act, but at times it is unavoidable, as in self-defense, or in war.
The order came after repeated complaints from residents, yet the exact source of the repulsive redolence was never exactly revealed.
However, by the time he arrives it's becoming clear to Preston and the audience alike exactly how repulsive a mindset the Clerics? one is.
Who amongst you hasn't found those wax museums to be a bit ominous and repulsive?
It is perhaps the most disgusting, grotesque and repulsive thing ever shown on television.
It is mildly repulsive in its crude vulgarity, but strangely and inexplicably alluring.

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