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v. re·pugned, re·pugn·ing, re·pugns

v.tr.

To oppose or contend against.

v.intr. Archaic

To be opposed; conflict.

[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.]

repugn [rɪˈpjuːn]

Archaic to oppose or conflict (with)

[from Old French repugner, from Latin repugnāre to fight against, from re- + pugnāre to fight]

repugn, repugnant - Repugn means "to strive against" or "be contradictory or inconsistent," giving us repugnant.

See also related terms for strive.

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Verb

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"

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