As adjectives the difference between revulsive and repulsive
is that revulsive is causing revulsion while repulsive is tending to rouse aversion or to repulse.
As a noun revulsive
is that which causes revulsion; a revulsive remedy or agent.
revulsive
English
Noun
(
en noun)
That which causes revulsion; a revulsive remedy or agent.
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repulsive
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
(physics) having the capacity to repel
Usage notes
* Nouns to which "repulsive" is often applied: force, interaction, potential.
Synonyms
* repellent
* similar: disgusting, vile
Antonyms
* (tending to rouse aversion ) attractive
* (physics, having the capacity to repel ) attractive
Anagrams
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