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To pulverise in this way is disgusting (9)

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I believe the answer is:

repulsive

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'is disgusting' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'to pulverise in this way' is the wordplay.
'pulverise' anagrams to 'REPULSIVE'.
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(Other definitions for repulsive that I've seen before include "Obnoxious" , "Abhorrent" , "Offensive" , "Loathsome" , "Disgusting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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