Repugnance

Pronunciation: /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/

Definitions of repugnance

noun a strong feeling of dislike or disgust; aversion

Example Sentences

A1 I feel repugnance towards spiders.

A2 The repugnance I feel towards the smell of fish is overwhelming.

B1 His repugnance towards violence made him avoid action movies.

B2 The repugnance she felt towards the idea was evident in her facial expression.

C1 The repugnance of the situation was palpable, causing tension in the room.

C2 The repugnance he felt towards the corrupt practices of the company led him to resign.

Examples of repugnance in a Sentence

formal The repugnance of the crime led to a lengthy court trial.

informal I can't stand the repugnance of that movie, it's so gross.

slang The food at that restaurant was so repugnant, I couldn't even finish it.

figurative The repugnance of his actions left a lasting impression on me.

Grammatical Forms of repugnance

• plural: repugnances
• comparative: more repugnant
• superlative: most repugnant
• present tense: repugnance
• future tense: will repugnance
• perfect tense: has repugnance
• continuous tense: is repugnancing
• singular: repugnance
• positive degree: repugnance
• infinitive: to repugnance
• gerund: repugnancing
• participle: repugnant

Origin and Evolution of repugnance

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'repugnance' originated from the Latin word 'repugnantia', which is derived from the verb 'repugnare' meaning 'to fight against'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'repugnance' has retained its original meaning of strong opposition or antipathy, but has also come to encompass a broader range of negative emotions or feelings.