repugnar

Definitions of repugnar
  1. verb
    reject outright and bluntly
    synonyms: despreciar
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    type of:
    desdeñar, desesperanzar, rechazar
    reject with contempt
  2. verb
    cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
    synonyms: asquear, dar asco, inspirar aversión, nausear
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    types:
    asustar, chocar, escandalizar, horrorizar, ofender, sobresaltar, ultrajar
    strike with disgust or revulsion
    type of:
    rechazar, repeler
    be repellent to; cause aversion in
  3. verb
    fill with distaste
    synonyms: asquear, dar asco, rechazar, repeler
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    types:
    enfermar, enfermarse, nausear
    upset and make nauseated
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