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repugn

American  
[ri-pyoon] / rɪˈpyun /

verb (used with object)

  1. to oppose or refute.

verb (used without object)

  1. Archaic. to resist.

repugn British  
/ rɪˈpjuːn /

verb

  1. archaic to oppose or conflict (with)

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Etymology

Origin of repugn

1325–75; Middle English repugnen < Middle French repugner < Latin repugnāre to resist, equivalent to re- re- + pugnāre to fight

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