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repellent in Italian

repellent in Italian is disgustoso, ripugnante, repellente — repellent means causing strong dislike or disgust.

repellent in Italian

disgustoso
adj
Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
ripugnante
adj
Repulsive, inspiring aversion.
repellente
adj
(physics, now, rare) Tending or able to repel; driving back.

What does "repellent" mean?

  1. adjective Causing strong dislike or disgust.
    "He found the whole idea morally repellent."
  2. adjective Able to keep something (water, insects) away.
    "The jacket is made from a water-repellent fabric."
  3. noun A substance made to keep insects or other pests away.
    "Don't forget the mosquito repellent for the camping trip."
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repellent in a sentence

  • He found the whole idea morally repellent.
  • The jacket is made from a water-repellent fabric.
  • Don't forget the mosquito repellent for the camping trip.

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What is "repellent" in Italian?

"repellent" in Italian is disgustoso, ripugnante, repellente. repellent means: Causing strong dislike or disgust.

How do you use "repellent" in a sentence?

Example: "He found the whole idea morally repellent." In Italian, "repellent" is disgustoso, ripugnante, repellente.

Are there other ways to say "repellent" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "repellent": disgustoso, ripugnante, repellente.

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