repugnance

noun
UK: /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/
US: /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

  1. A strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

    1. I felt repugnance toward the idea of eating insects.
    2. Many people expressed repugnance at the thought of betraying their friends and values.

  2. Intense aversion; something that causes strong dislike or disgust.

    1. The sight filled me with repugnance.
    2. The repugnance he felt toward corruption fueled his decision to resign from the corrupt organization.

Synonyms

revulsion antipathy aversion loathing repulsion abhorrence disgust

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "repugnance" in English means: A strong feeling of dislike or disgust., Intense aversion; something that causes strong dislike or disgust..

The phonetic transcription of "repugnance" is /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/ in British English and /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repugnance": revulsion, antipathy, aversion, loathing, repulsion, abhorrence, disgust.

Example usage of "repugnance": "I felt repugnance toward the idea of eating insects.". More examples on the page.