n. That which causes revulsion; a revulsive remedy or agent.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Causing, or tending to, revulsion.
n. That which causes revulsion; specifically (Med.), a revulsive remedy or agent.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having the power of revulsion; tending to revulsion; capable of producing revulsion.
n. That which has the power of withdrawing; specifically, an agent which produces revulsion.
Word Usage
"He said he found the WEF's rating system "revulsive", blamed the media for writing "lies" and suggested that Zimbabwe's placing in the competitive index had "political connotations"."