contend vs repugn

contend and repugn both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
contend	No	No	Yes	No
repugn	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, contend and repugn are synonyms defined as:

contend and repugn: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

Other synonyms of contend include contest.

contend (verb)	repugn (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation	to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
have an argument about something
maintain or assert
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available