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- [ri-puhg-nuh nt]
- /rɪˈpʌg nənt/
- /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-puhg-nuh nt]
- /rɪˈpʌg nənt/
Definitions of repugnant word
- adjective repugnant distasteful, objectionable, or offensive: a repugnant smell. 1
- adjective repugnant making opposition; averse. 1
- adjective repugnant opposed or contrary, as in nature or character. 1
- adjective repugnant disgusting, offensive 1
- noun repugnant contradictory 1
- adjective repugnant If you think that something is horrible and disgusting, you can say that it is repugnant. 0
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Origin of repugnant
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English repugnaunt < Middle French < Latin repugnant- (stem of repugnāns, present participle of repugnāre), equivalent to repugn(āre) to repugn + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Repugnant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repugnant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for repugnant
adj repugnant
- abominable — Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad.
- agin — against
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
- antithetic — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
adjective repugnant
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
- against — If one thing is leaning or pressing against another, it is touching it.
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- detractory — (now rare) That detracts from something; disparaging, depreciatory.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
Antonyms for repugnant
adj repugnant
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- admirable — An admirable quality or action is one that deserves to be praised and admired.
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
adjective repugnant
- meritable — Deserving of reward.
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