Repugnance: meaning, definitions and examples

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repugnance

 

[ rɪˈpʌɡnəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling of disgust

Repugnance is a strong feeling of disgust or aversion towards something. It is often characterized by a deep sense of revulsion or repulsion.

Synonyms

aversion, disgust, repulsion, revulsion

Examples of usage

  • The repugnance he felt towards the idea of eating insects was evident on his face.
  • She couldn't hide her repugnance towards the smell of rotten eggs.
  • I couldn't overcome my repugnance towards the sight of blood.
  • The repugnance towards violence is a common human trait.
  • His repugnance towards dishonesty was well known among his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "repugnance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 repugnância

🇮🇳 घृणा

🇩🇪 Abscheu

🇮🇩 kejijikan

🇺🇦 відраза

🇵🇱 wstręt

🇯🇵 嫌悪

🇫🇷 répugnance

🇪🇸 repugnancia

🇹🇷 iğrenme

🇰🇷 혐오감

🇸🇦 اشمئزاز

🇨🇿 odpor

🇸🇰 odpor

🇨🇳 厌恶

🇸🇮 gnus

🇮🇸 andstyggð

🇰🇿 жиркеніш

🇬🇪 ზიზღი

🇦🇿 iyrənclik

🇲🇽 repugnancia

Word origin

The word 'repugnance' originated from the Latin word 'repugnantia', which means opposition or resistance. It has been used in the English language since the early 17th century. The concept of repugnance has been a part of human experience for centuries, with various cultures expressing strong feelings of disgust or aversion towards certain things or actions.