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Synonyms & Antonyms of revolting
(Entry 1 of 2)
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
- the revolting sight of animals being slaughtered for no good reason
Synonyms for revolting
- abhorrent,
- abominable,
- appalling,
- awful,
- disgusting,
- distasteful,
- dreadful,
- evil,
- foul,
- fulsome,
- gross,
- hideous,
- horrendous,
- horrible,
- horrid,
- loathsome,
- nasty,
- nauseating,
- nauseous,
- noisome,
- noxious,
- obnoxious,
- obscene,
- odious,
- offensive,
- rancid,
- repellent
- (also repellant),
- repugnant,
- repulsive,
- scandalous,
- shocking,
- sickening,
- ugly
Words Related to revolting
- brackish,
- disagreeable,
- dislikable
- (also dislikeable),
- unpleasant
Near Antonyms for revolting
- acceptable,
- agreeable,
- alluring,
- appealing,
- attractive,
- blessed
- (also blest),
- congenial,
- darling,
- delectable,
- delicious,
- delightful,
- delightsome,
- desirable,
- dreamy,
- dulcet,
- enjoyable,
- felicitous,
- gratifying,
- heavenly,
- inviting,
- likable
- (or likeable),
- luscious,
- nice,
- palatable,
- pleasant,
- pleasing,
- pleasurable,
- satisfying,
- savory
- (also savoury),
- sweet,
- welcome
Antonyms for revolting
revolting
verb
present participle of revolt
Synonyms & Antonyms of revolting (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to cause to feel disgust
- the jury appeared to be revolted by the grisly details of the murder
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2
to rise up against established authority
- the students practically revolted when the school cancelled the championship football game
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“Revolting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/revolting. Accessed 28 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of revolting was in 1806
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