revulsive

[ ri-vuhl-siv ]

adjective

1. tending to alter the distribution of blood by revulsion.

noun

1. a revulsive agent, especially one that causes revulsion.

revulsive

/ rɪˈvʌlsɪv /

adjective

1. of or causing revulsion

noun

1. med a counterirritant

Derived Forms

• reˈvulsively, adverb

Other Words From

• re·vulsive·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of revulsive¹

1610–20; < Latin revuls ( us ) ( revulsion ) + -ive

Example Sentences

His pre-emptive legal action strongly denied her allegations, labelling them "revulsive and untrue".

From BBC

In the 1920s, "the New York World published a national exposé of the Klan. Of course, many found the Klan revulsive. Nonetheless, engagement from the mainstream press increased Klan membership as their ideas were spread and seemingly legitimated."

From Salon

Huxley's original story is both inspired by and a revulsive reaction to the society-wide fascination with science and the technological advancement ramping up between the two World Wars.

From Salon

On the morning of May 19, Hong Kong’s Communications Authority, which regulates the city’s broadcast and telecoms sectors, published a report criticizing the broadcaster, saying the segment “smeared the police by suggesting that the police were trash, worthless and revulsive.”

From Reuters

Ito's wife, Peggy York, is the subject of extensive gender and revulsive insults within the Fuhrman tapes after she served as the detective's supervisor.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• abhorrent
• abominable
• contradictory
• disgusting
• distasteful
• incompatible
• objectionable
• odious
• revolting
• vile