Where does “repugnant” come from?
Repugnant comes from Old French repugnant, from Latin repugnans, the present participle of repugnare, meaning to fight against, from re- and pugnus, fist.
repugnant (English): Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or...
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- Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or...
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