What does repugn mean?
Definitions for repugn
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Princeton's WordNet
contest, contend, repugnverb
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
"They contested the outcome of the race"
Wiktionary
repugnverb
To oppose or resist
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repugn
Repugn is a verb meaning to oppose, resist, or fight against something, typically due to distaste or revulsion. It can also mean to strongly disagree with or reject an idea or proposition.
Webster Dictionary
Repugnverb
to fight against; to oppose; to resist
Etymology: [F. rpugner, L. repugnare, repugnatum; pref. re- + pugnare to fight. See Pugnacious.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Repugn
rē-pūn′, v.t. (Shak.) to fight against, to oppose.—adj. Repugnable (rē-pū′-, or rē-pug′-na-bl), capable of being resisted.—ns. Repugnance (rē-pug′-, like all the succeeding words), the state of being repugnant: resistance: aversion: reluctance; Repug′nancy.—adj. Repug′nant, hostile: adverse: contrary: distasteful: at variance.—adv. Repug′nantly.—n. Repug′nantness.—v.t. Repug′nate, to oppose: to fight against.—adj. Repugnatō′rial, serving as a means of defence.—n. Repugner (rē-pū′nėr), one who rebels. [Fr.,—L. repugnāre—re-, against, pugnāre, to fight.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of repugn in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of repugn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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