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REPUGNANT

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Dictionary entry overview: What does repugnant mean?

• REPUGNANT (adjective)
The adjective REPUGNANT has 1 sense:

1. offensive to the mind

Familiarity information: REPUGNANT used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• REPUGNANT (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Offensive to the mind

Synonyms:

abhorrent; detestable; repugnant; repulsive; obscene

Context examples:

an abhorrent deed / the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee / morally repugnant customs / repulsive behavior / the most repulsive character in recent novels

Similar:

offensive (unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses)

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