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repugnance Definition


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repugnant
adj
    1. Distasteful; disgusting.
      Thesaurus: disgusting, repulsive, distasteful, disagreeable, offensive, revolting, repulsive, horrid, vile, putrid, terrible, foul; Antonym: acceptable, pleasant.
    2. Said of things: inconsistent or incompatible with something else.
      Form: repugnant with something (usually)
Derivative: repugnance
noun
    A feeling of distaste or disgust
      Thesaurus: disgust, aversion, hatred, repulsion, loathing, abhorrence, antipathy, revulsion, dislike, distaste; Antonym: liking, pleasure.
Derivative: repugnantly
adverb
    Etymology: 14c: from Latin repugnare, from pugnare to fight.



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