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   Re·pug·nant

   /rəˈpəɡnənt/

   

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   • 1. extremely distasteful; unacceptable: "the thought of going back into the fog was repugnant to him" Similar abhorrentrevoltingrepulsiverepellentdisgustingoffensiveobjectionablevilefoulnastyloathsomesickeningnauseatingnauseoushatefuldetestableexecrableabominablemonstrousappallingreprehensibledeplorableinsufferableintolerableunacceptabledespicablecontemptiblebeyond the paleunspeakablenoxiousobscenebasehideousgrislygruesomehorrendousheinousatrociousawfulterribledreadfulfrightfulobnoxiousunsavoryunpalatableunpleasantdisagreeabledistastefuldislikeableoff-puttingdispleasinginformal:ghastlyhorriblehorridgrossputridsick-makingyuckygodawfulbeastlyboggingskankyliterary:noisomearchaic:disgustfulscurvyloathlyrare:rebarbativeOpposite attractiveagreeablepleasant
   • 2. in conflict with; incompatible with: "a bylaw must not be repugnant to the general law of the country" Similar incompatible within conflict withcontrary toat variance withcontradictory toinconsistent withalien toopposed torare:oppugnant to
   • ▪ given to stubborn resistance. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘offering resistance’): from Old French repugnant or Latin repugnant- ‘opposing’, from the verb repugnare (see repugnance).

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   • 1. repugnantly adverb

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   How many meanings does the word repugnant have?

   • There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word repugnant, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word repugnant? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English

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   What does repugn mean?

   • repugn, repugnant - Repugn means "to strive against" or "be contradictory or inconsistent," giving us repugnant. See also related terms for strive. Farlex Trivia Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc. 1. 2.

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   What is a synonym for repugnant?

   • making you feel strong dislike or disgust synonym repulsive We found his suggestion absolutely repugnant. repugnant to somebody The idea of eating meat was repugnant to her. Want to learn more?

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   • If you think that something is horrible and disgusting, you can say that it is repugnant . The Committee said his actions were improper and repugnant. She felt a deep sense of shame and repugnance. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Collins English Dictionary.

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   6 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. repellent to the senses; causing aversion 2. distasteful; offensive; disgusting 3. contradictory; inconsistent.... Click for more definitions.

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   adjective. distasteful, objectionable, or offensive: a repugnant smell. making opposition; averse. opposed or contrary, as in nature or character. Synonyms: hostile, adverse, antagonistic. repugnant. / rɪˈpʌɡnənt / adjective. repellent to the senses; causing aversion. distasteful; offensive; disgusting. contradictory; inconsistent or incompatible.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of REPUGNANT. [more repugnant; most repugnant] formal. : causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust : repulsive. a morally repugnant act. — often + to. The idea was completely repugnant to us.

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   What does the word repugnant mean? There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the word repugnant, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. repugnant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. pharmacology (Middle English) logic (Middle English) See meaning & use.

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   Definitions of 'repugnant' If you think that something is horrible and disgusting, you can say that it is repugnant . [formal] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'repugnant' British English: rɪpʌgnənt American English: rɪpʌgnənt. More. Synonyms of 'repugnant' • distasteful, offensive, foul, disgusting [...]

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to repugnant. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of repugnant. What a repugnant odor! The very thought of eating squid is repugnant to me. Synonyms. repellent. offensive. causing disgust. disgusting. nauseating. sickening. repulsive. foul. nasty. vile.