Meaning of the word repugnant in English
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repugnant
US /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/
UK /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/
Adjective
1.
extremely distasteful; unacceptable
Example:
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The idea of eating insects is repugnant to many people.
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His actions were utterly repugnant to all moral principles.
2.
in conflict with; incompatible with
Example:
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Such a policy would be repugnant to democratic principles.
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The idea of censorship is repugnant to free speech advocates.
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