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repugnant definition

re·pug·nant (-nənt)

adjective

  1. contradictory; inconsistent actions repugnant to his words
  2. offering resistance; opposed; antagonistic repugnant forces
  3. causing repugnance; distasteful; offensive; disagreeable a repugnant odor

Etymology: ME < MFr < L repugnans: see repugnance

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