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re·pul·sive  audio  (r-plsv) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
  1. Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting. See Synonyms at offensive.
  2. Tending to repel or drive off.
  3. Physics Opposing in direction: a repulsive force.


OTHER FORMS:
re·pulsive·ly(Adverb), re·pulsive·ness(Noun)


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