REPUGNED Antonyms

• established by authority; given authoritative approval

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

• found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

• sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

• held up or having the weight borne especially from below

• express approbation of

• present as worthy of regard, kindness, or confidence

• give to in charge

• express a good opinion of

• mention as by way of greeting or to indicate friendship

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

• be behind; approve of

• give support or one's approval to

• guarantee as meeting a certain standard

• sign as evidence of legal transfer

• praise, glorify, or honor

• giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted

• the state of being welcome

• a greeting or reception

• accept gladly

• bid welcome to; greet upon arrival

• receive someone, as into one's house