repugn (redirected from repugned)

re·pugn  (r-pyn)

v. re·pugned, re·pugn·ing, re·pugns

v.tr.

To oppose or contend against.

v.intr. Archaic

To be opposed; conflict.

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[Middle English repugnen, from Old French repugner, from Latin repugnre, to fight against : re-, re- + pugnre, to fight with the fist; see peuk- in Indo-European roots.]

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Verb

1.

repugn - to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation; "They contested the outcome of the race" contest, contend oppose - be against; express opposition to; "We oppose the ban on abortion" challenge, dispute, gainsay - take exception to; "She challenged his claims"