repugnance

Noun

Meaning

Alt. of Repugnancy

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

repulsion horror inconsistency incompatibility revulsion malice loathing detestation conflict resistance opposition disagreement hate hostility hatred

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Antonyms

amity love enchantment peace care respect

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Hypernyms

disgust contradictoriness

Phrases with the word

feel repugnance towards feel repugnance toward show repugnance felt repugnance feel repugnance

Examples

Cubans were torn between desire for the profits generated by sugar and a repugnance for slavery, which they saw as morally, politically, and racially dangerous to their society. Source: Internet

Henry brings her back to Court with him, whilst she continues to resist his advances out of a mixture of repugnance for Henry and her lingering anger over her broken engagement. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

repug repugn repugnable repugnancy repugnant Repugnantcan