repugnance
re·pug·nance
noun \ri-ˈpəg-nən(t)s\Definition of REPUGNANCE
1
a : the quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent b : an instance of such contradiction or inconsistency
2
: strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism
Examples of REPUGNANCE
- They expressed their repugnance at the idea.
- They felt nothing but repugnance for the group's violent history.
First Known Use of REPUGNANCE
15th century
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