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revolting

re·volt·ing

revolting

 
pronunciation:
rih vol tIng
features:
Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: extremely offensive; disgusting.
The governor's actions constituted a revolting abuse of power.The movie was so violent and revolting, I had to leave the theater.Your table manners are revolting.
synonyms:
abominable, disgusting, nauseating, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repulsive, sickening
antonyms:
mouthwatering
similar words:
abhorrent, execrable, horrible, loathsome, odious, putrid, rebarbative, repugnant
definition 2: defiant; rebellious.
synonyms:
defiant, mutinous, rebellious, seditious
similar words:
disobedient, refractory, revolutionary
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derivation: revoltingly (adv.)