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    Repugnancia (en. Disgust)

    /re.puɣˈnan.θja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A sensation of profound dislike towards something.
    The repugnance he feels towards injustice is evident.
    La repugnancia que siente hacia la injusticia es evidente.
    Attraction that provokes the rejection of an object or situation.
    The repugnance caused by the smell of garbage is understandable.
    La repugnancia que le causa el olor de la basura es comprensible.
    A state of mind that leads to aversion.
    The repugnance towards corruption affects many citizens.
    La repugnancia hacia la corrupción afecta a muchos ciudadanos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'repugnantia', which derives from 'repugnare', meaning to resist or oppose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to feel repugnance
    To experience a strong dislike for something.
    sentir repugnancia
    to generate repugnance
    To provoke dislike or aversion in someone.
    generar repugnancia
    despite the repugnance
    Although one feels dislike.
    a pesar de la repugnancia

    Related Words

    repulsion
    Intense feeling of dislike towards something.
    repulsión
    dislike
    Lack of taste or interest in something.
    desagrado
    aversion
    Feeling of rejection or repulsion towards something.
    aversión

    Slang Meanings

    Disgust
    It disgusts me to see that kind of food.
    Me da asco ver ese tipo de comida.
    Phobia
    The phobia of spiders is a common repugnance.
    La fobia a las arañas es una repugnancia común.