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- pronunciation:
- rih
puhg
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
extremely distasteful to one's senses or principles; disgusting.
The idea of slavery was repugnant to abolitionists.- synonyms:
- abhorrent, abominable, disgusting, loathsome, noisome, repellent, repulsive, revolting
- antonyms:
- alluring, appealing, attractive, congenial
- similar words:
- distasteful, hateful, heinous, hideous, nasty, objectionable, obscene, odious, off-putting, offensive, rancid, sickening, ugly, undesirable, vile
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definition 2: |
in direct opposition; contrary.
- synonyms:
- antithetic, contrary, opposed
- similar words:
- adverse, conflicting, contradictory, converse, discordant, hostile, irreconcilable, polar, thwart
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related words: |
distasteful, grim, gruesome, hateful, heinous, horrendous, horrible, loathsome, monstrous, morbid, objectionable, obnoxious, odious, repulsive, sour, squalid, ugly, unpleasant, vile |
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derivation: |
repugnantly (adv.) |
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