revulsive

1 of 2

adjective

re·​vul·​sive rə̇ˈvəlsiv 

rēˈ-, 

-sēv also -səv

: causing or tending to revulsion

revulsively

-sə̇vlē, 

-li

adverb

revulsive

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: something that causes revulsion

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin revulsus (past participle) + English -ive

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Rhymes for revulsive

• compulsive
• convulsive
• expulsive
• impulsive
• propulsive
• repulsive
• electroconvulsive