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repugnant

re·pug·nant [ ri púgnənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. offensive: offensive and completely unacceptable

2. revolting: making somebody feel physically repelled
a repugnant odor

[Late 18th century. Via Old French, "contrary" < Latin repugnant-, present participle of repugnare "fight back" < pugnare "to fight"]

re·pug·nant·ly adverb
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