repugn

[ ri-pyoon ]

verb (used with object)

1. to oppose or refute.

verb (used without object)

1. Archaic. to resist.

repugn

/ rɪˈpjuːn /

verb

1. archaic.
   to oppose or conflict (with)

Word History and Origins

Origin of repugn¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of repugn¹

C14: from Old French repugner , from Latin repugnāre to fight against, from re- + pugnāre to fight

Example Sentences

The Gospel appeared to repugn this proposition—'let them both grow unto the harvest.'

From Project Gutenberg

Our mother and Louisa repugn at the idea of an Irish girl; and there are scarcely any others to be heard of.

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