repugnance — intense disgust or aversion; extreme dislike
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: intense disgust or aversion; extreme dislike
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpʌɡnəns/
Korean meaning: 강한 혐오감, 극도의 싫어함
Korean pronunciation: 리**퍽**넌스
Example Sentences
- The chef's repugnance toward pineapple on pizza sparked a heated debate in the kitchen.
- Many people expressed repugnance at the politician's corrupt behavior.
- His repugnance for horror movies meant he covered his eyes through the entire film.
repugnance
NOUN//rɪˈpʌɡnəns//
intense disgust or aversion; extreme dislike

a health inspector lifts the lid of a pot and immediately recoils backward with her hand covering her nose and mouth. Her face shows extreme disgust with squinted eyes and a horrified expression as green stench lines rise from the spoiled food. The rotten contents of the pot are clearly moldy and discolored, causing her to step away quickly. Kitchen staff in the background also cover their faces and turn away from the awful smell. Several people are backing toward the exit with expressions of complete revulsion. intense disgust or aversion and extreme dislike
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Origin
From Latin 'repugnantia', meaning opposition or resistance. The word combines 're-' (back/against) with 'pugnare' (to fight), literally meaning 'to fight back against something.'
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“The chef's repugnance toward pineapple on pizza sparked a heated debate in the kitchen.”
“Many people expressed repugnance at the politician's corrupt behavior.”
“His repugnance for horror movies meant he covered his eyes through the entire film.”
“The scientist felt moral repugnance toward unethical experiments.”
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