re·pug·nance
\ri-ˈpəg-nən(t)s\
noun
: a strong feeling of dislike or disgust
Full Definition
1 a : the quality or fact of being contradictoryor inconsistent
b : an instance of such contradiction orinconsistency2 : strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism
Examples
could barely contain her repugnance of frogsand nearly threw up when she found out we'dhave to dissect one in science class
First use: 15th century
Synonyms: aversion, distaste, horror,loathing, nausea, disgust, repulsion, revulsion
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