repugnance

Example Sentences

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Regarding Ashley Madison the repugnance refers to the fallout from the hack, not the site's merchandising of adultery.

From Salon • Jul. 12, 2023

You regard that history with repugnance, and no doubt your friends would say they share that sentiment.

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2021

But the switch stuck in his mind as a way to physically portray the repugnance of fascism through a rodent-eating alien race.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2021

Drive drooor from the fresh repugnance, thou whole,

From Washington Post • May 7, 2020

All their repugnance was contained in the neat balance of the triangles—a balance that soothed him, transferred some of its equilibrium to him.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison