v., -pugned, -pugn·ing, -pugns. v.tr.
To oppose or contend against.
v.intr. Archaic.To be opposed; conflict.
[Middle English repugnen, from Old French repugner, from Latin repugnāre, to fight against : re-, re- + pugnāre, to fight with the fist.]
repugn
Dictionary:
re·pugn (rĭ-pyūn')  |
v., -pugned, -pugn·ing, -pugns. v.tr.
| WordNet: repugn |
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Synonyms: contest, contend
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