possessing the ability to repel; a repulsive force'

offensive to the mind; an abhorrent deed; the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee; morally repugnant customs; repulsive behavior; the most repulsive character in recent novels

[ Syn: abhorrent , detestable , obscene , repugnant ]

so extremely ugly as to be terrifying; a hideous scar; a repulsive mask

[ Syn: hideous ]