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Definition of repugnance

repugnance

/rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/
re · pug · nance
Adverb:repugnantly
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Plural:repugnances
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Adjective:repugnant
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repugnance Lexical Profile

repugnance Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A strong feeling of intense disgust, revulsion, or deep-seated aversion toward something.

Example

"The committee expressed deep moral repugnance toward the unethical business practices uncovered during the audit."

2

Inconsistency, contradiction, or logical incompatibility between two or more ideas, principles, or clauses.

Example

"The appellate court noted a clear repugnance between the two statutory provisions and ruled the earlier clause invalid."

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• Nearby Words

republish
repudiate
repudiation
repugnance
repugnant
repulse
repulser

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'repugnance' and directly from Latin 'repugnantia' ('opposition, contradiction, incompatibility'), derived from 'repugnare' ('to fight against, oppose'), from 're-' ('against') and 'pugnare' ('to fight').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Repugnance. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/repugnance
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