repugn
pronunciation
How to pronounce repugn in British English: UK [rɪ'pju:n]
How to pronounce repugn in American English: US [rɪ'pjun]
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- Verb:
- to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Word Origin
- repugn (v.)
- late 14c., from Old French repugner, from Latin repugnare "fight against, resist" (see repugnant). Related: Repugned; repugning.