repulsive
Definitions
Adjective
- Possessing the ability to repel
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "repulsive".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | productive | 3 | 25 |
| 2 | progressive | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | preventive | 3 | 15 |
| 4 | protective | 3 | 14 |
| 5 | predictive | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | projective | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | receptive | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | repressive | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | pre-emptive | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | preemptive | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | reclusive | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | regressive | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "repulsive".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | replied | 2 | 57 |
| 2 | explosive | 3 | 17 |
| 3 | relieve | 2 | 13 |
| 4 | replies | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | compulsive | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | responsive | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | explosives | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | relive | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | elusive | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | repressive | 3 | 2 |
| 11 | regulative | 4 | 2 |
| 12 | repulsed | 2 | 1 |
| 13 | impulsive | 3 | 1 |
| 14 | restive | 2 | 1 |
| 15 | repulse | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | repulsing | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | reclusive | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | relived | 2 | 0 |
| 19 | plosive | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | reuse | 2 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "repulsive" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "repulsive" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "repulsive" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "repulsive".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 12
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
This Word in the News:
Letter: The Utah Legislature clearly despises citizen initiatives. Its autocratic actions are repulsive.
Mar 11, 2026 The Salt Lake Tribune
Mar 11, 2026 The Salt Lake Tribune
Repulsive JD Vance spectacle tells America to reject what we saw with our own eyes
Jan 15, 2026 Ohio Capital Journal
Jan 15, 2026 Ohio Capital Journal
Hochul berates Cuomo's 'repulsive and unlawful behavior' – while she plots her future
Feb 26, 2026 Arizona Daily Star
Feb 26, 2026 Arizona Daily Star