Etymology

repugnate

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Today it means: To oppose; to fight against. Full definition →

First used 1829–1866Latin repugnātus
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  1. Latin · borrowed fromrepugnātus
  2. English todayrepugnate

Borrowed from Latin repugnātus, perfect passive participle of repugnō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of repugn.

First known use, by meaning

  • 1829–1866 To oppose; to fight against.

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