Definition

A strong feeling of dislike or disgust towards something.

Example

She felt a deep repugnancy towards the idea of harming animals.

Conversation

Have you ever felt a strong sense of repugnancy towards certain foods?

Oh, definitely! I can't stand olives at all.

Right? It's interesting how our tastes can create such repugnancy for some things.

Exactly! It's all about what we've been exposed to growing up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Repugnancy → It is formed from "re-" (meaning against) and "pugnare" (meaning to fight). The word describes a state of being in opposition or conflict, as if one is fighting against something.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'against' ('re-') something that you 'fight' ('pugnare') — that's why repugnancy means a strong feeling of opposition.

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