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    Repugna (en. Disgusts)

    /reˈpuɣ.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause repugnance or aversion.
    The thief's behavior repulses society.
    El comportamiento del ladrón repugna a la sociedad.
    To oppose something in a forceful manner.
    His attitude disgusts those who value honesty.
    Su actitud repugna a aquellos que valoran la honestidad.
    To be unacceptable or unpleasant.
    The injustice experienced in the world repulses many.
    La injusticia que se vive en el mundo repugna a muchos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'repugnare', which means 'to oppose' or 'to rebel'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I am repulsed
    it causes me aversion or dislike.
    me repugna
    repugnant to the eye
    it is unpleasant to see or look at.
    repugna a la vista
    repugnant to morality
    it is unacceptable from an ethical standpoint.
    repugna a la moral

    Related Words

    repugnant
    that causes repugnance.
    repugnante
    repugnance
    feeling of dislike towards something.
    repugnancia

    Slang Meanings

    Something very unpleasant or disgusting.
    That food is repugnant, I am not going to eat it.
    Esa comida está repugna, no la voy a comer.
    An action that causes extreme irritation.
    What he did is totally repugnant, I will not forgive him.
    Lo que hizo es totalmente repugna, no lo perdonaré.