rə̇ˈpəgnən(t)s, rēˈp- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English repugnaunce, from Middle French repugnance, from Latin repugnantia
1.
a. : the quality or fact of being opposed and especially reciprocally opposed : contradictory opposition or disagreement (as of ideas, opinions, or statements) : incompatibility , incongruity , inconsistency
no inconsistency or natural repugnance between this poetical and religious faith in the same mind — William Hazlitt
b. : an instance of such contradiction or inconsistency
preparing the draft … seeing that it is free from errors or repugnances — James Bryce
2. : deep-rooted antagonism : settled aversion : strong dislike, distaste, or antipathy
the repugnance which vulgarity inspires — Albert Dasnoy
her instinctive dignity and repugnance to any show of emotion — George Eliot
her repugnance toward the political philosophy of the Fascist states — Maurice Halperin