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repellent vs offensive

offensive vs repellent

repellent and offensive both are nouns.

repellent and offensive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repellent Yes Yes No No
offensive Yes Yes No No
repellent (noun) offensive (noun)
the power to repel the action of attacking an enemy
a chemical substance that repels animals
a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water
repellent (adjective) offensive (adjective)
incapable of absorbing or mixing with unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust causing anger or annoyance
serving or tending to repel for the purpose of attack rather than defense
morally offensive
violating or tending to violate or offend against
causing or able to cause nausea
Difference between repellent and offensive

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