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repugnant Synonyms

Another word for repugnant

Choosing another word for repugnant depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Arousing intense distaste, moral revulsion, or disgust; extremely offensive or unacceptable.

Usage Example

"The committee found the proposal to cut funding for children's shelters morally repulsive."

Strongest
repulsive
abhorrent
revolting
loathsome
odious
Strong
detestable
offensive
distasteful
reprehensible
vile

• adjective (Context 2)

In conflict or incompatible with another principle, law, or statement; contradictory (chiefly in legal or formal contexts).

Usage Example

"The supreme court struck down the local ordinance because its provisions were incompatible to the state constitution."

Strongest
incompatible
inconsistent
contradictory
Strong
contrary
incongruous
conflicting
antithetical
inimical

Opposites of repugnant

The opposite of repugnant shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

compatible
appealing
consistent
delightful
congruous
agreeable
pleasant
harmonious
See all opposites of repugnant

• Nearby Words

repudiate
repudiation
repugnance
repugnant
repulse
repulser
repulsion

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Repugnant. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/repugnant
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