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REPUGNED Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word repugned. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word repugned. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for REPUGNED

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contested
adjectiveadj
adjective

• disputed or made the object of contention or competition

opposed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being in opposition or having an opponent

challenged
adjectiveadj
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

contradicted
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

criticized
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

defied
verbv
verb

• resist or confront with resistance

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• challenge

disagreed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

disapproved
verbv
verb

• consider bad or wrong

• deem wrong or inappropriate

gainsaid
verbv
verb

• take exception to

objected
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon

• the focus of cognitions or feelings

• (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer

verb

• express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

• be averse to or express disapproval of

rebutted
verbv
verb

• overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof

• prove to be false or incorrect

refused
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

verb

• show unwillingness towards

• not accept as true

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• refuse to let have

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

resisted
verbv
verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

contend
verbv
verb

• maintain or assert

• have an argument about something

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

• succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available

• compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

• be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• a struggle between rivals

verb

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

Best Hypernyms For REPUGNED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for repugned, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
oppose

Alternatives for CONTESTED

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