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re·volt·ing
 revolting
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- pronunciation:
- rih
vol
tIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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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
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| definition 2: |
defiant; rebellious.
- synonyms:
- defiant, mutinous, rebellious, seditious
- similar words:
- disobedient, refractory, revolutionary
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| related words: |
hideous, monstrous, nasty, noisome, obscene, terrible, ugly, vile |
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| derivation: |
revoltingly (adv.) |
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