repulsive

/ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv/adj
Middle School
1

Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.

2

Having the capacity to repel.

3

Cold; reserved; forbidding.

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Antonyms

attractive

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

impulsivecompulsiveconvulsive

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

pvcsvpvippavepavorsvpvapevipsprovevapor

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