repugnable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Deserving or causing strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

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Rhymes

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revolting , disturbing , disgusting

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Variants

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repugnance , repugnances

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Etymology

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From Latin repugnare 'struggle, resist, oppose', from re- 'back' + pugnare 'fight'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'repugnable' has six syllables.

2. In 18th century England, the word 'repugnable' was used to describe things that were contrary to one's beliefs or opinions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aversion: A strong feeling of dislike or disapproval for something.

2. Disgust: A strong feeling of revulsion or loathing.

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Culture

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The word 'repugnable' has been used in various literary works to describe things or actions that evoke strong feelings of disgust or aversion. For instance, in Shakespeare's play 'Othello', Iago uses the word to describe Othello's jealousy and hatred towards Desdemona.

How to Memorize "repugnable"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word 'repugnare', which means 'to fight or resist strongly'.

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