repugn

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.]

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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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