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    Repugnaba (en. Was disgusting)

    /re.puɣˈna.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause a feeling of rejection or dislike.
    That person's behavior disgusted everyone present.
    El comportamiento de esa persona repugnaba a todos los presentes.
    To feel aversion or repulsion towards something or someone.
    The idea of lying to him troubled his conscience.
    La idea de mentirle repugnaba a su conciencia.
    To awaken dislike or rejection due to its very nature.
    The cruelty of the act repulsed even the most hardened.
    La crueldad del acto repugnaba incluso a los más endurecidos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'repugnare', meaning 'to oppose, to resist'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    it disgusted me
    it caused me a strong feeling of dislike.
    me repugnaba
    what repulses
    that which is offensive or unacceptable.
    lo que repugna
    nothing disgusts me
    I do not feel dislike for anything.
    nada me repugna

    Related Words

    repugnance
    Feeling of aversion towards something.
    repugnancia
    repulsion
    Instinctive reaction of rejection.
    repulsión
    dislike
    Feeling of discontent or aversion.
    desagrado

    Slang Meanings

    I dislike it completely.
    That food disgusted me; I couldn't even stand to see it.
    Esa comida me repugnaba, no la podía ni ver.
    It's disgusting.
    That place is disgusting; we shouldn't stay here.
    Ese lugar está repugnante, no deberíamos quedarnos aquí.