verb
- opposing or resisting something; showing strong dislike or aversion
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The scholar was repugning the new theory with vigorous arguments.
- She found herself repugning the very idea of compromise.
- The committee members were repugning the proposed changes to the constitution.
- His conscience was repugning the unethical business practices.
- The traditionalists were repugning any modernization of the ceremony.