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repugnant

/ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Causing strong feelings of disgust or aversion.

  • verb

    Refusing to accept or acknowledge something.


Rhymes
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rancid , vicious , pesticide , persistent
Variants
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repugnant , repugnantly
Forms
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repugnantly, repugnantism, repugnance


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


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  1. The term 'repugnant' is often used in legal and ethical debates, particularly in discussions of individual rights and the role of government in regulating personal behavior.

  2. The word 'repugnant' comes from the Latin word 'repugnare', which means 'to resist, oppose, or fight'.

  3. The term 'repugnant' has been used in various forms of art and literature, from Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' to modern-day horror films.


Related Concepts
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  1. Aversion: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

  2. Abhorrence: A feeling of deep disgust or hatred.


Culture
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The term 'repugnant' has been used in various contexts, such as moral and ethical debates, to describe actions or behaviors that are considered morally objectionable or abhorrent. In literature, the word is often used to describe characters or situations that evoke strong feelings of disgust or aversion.

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