repugnance

[US]/rɪˈpʌɡnəns/
[UK]/rɪˈpʌɡnəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. disgust, aversion; inconsistency, conflict

Phrases & Collocations

feelings of repugnance

filled with repugnance

overcome by repugnance

expressed repugnance towards

Example Sentences

to feel repugnance for

He fought down a feelings of repugnance.

our growing repugnance at the bleeding carcasses.

an offensive suggestion. Somethingrepellent arouses repugnance or disgust:

Mercedes looked at them imploringly, untold repugnances at sight of pain written in her pretty face.

feelings of repugnance towards the idea

expressing repugnance at the sight of blood

a sense of repugnance towards violence

overcome repugnance and try new foods

deep repugnance towards dishonesty

repugnance to the smell of cigarettes

instinctual repugnance to certain insects

repugnance towards cruelty to animals

she couldn't hide her repugnance for the new policy

repugnance towards injustice and inequality

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