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repugn Meaning & Definition

/rəˈpjuːn/

What Does Repugn Mean?

Repugn is a verb that means To oppose or resist.

Repugn: Key Facts

Part of speechverb
Pronunciation/rəˈpjuːn/
Synonymscontend and contest
Verb formsrepugns, repugning, repugned

Repugn Definition (Verb)

  1. To oppose or resist

Synonyms of Repugn

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Word Forms & Grammar

repugn (third-person singular simple present repugns, present participle repugning, simple past and past participle repugned)

Words That Rhyme With Repugn

Origin of Repugn

Latin repugno.

Repugn: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is repugn?

Repugn is a verb.

What is another word for repugn?

Words with a similar meaning to repugn include contend and contest. See the full list of repugn synonyms and antonyms.

What is the past tense of repugn?

The past tense of repugn is repugned. The present participle is repugning.

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