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repugn vs oppose

oppose vs repugn

repugn and oppose both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
repugn No No Yes No
oppose No No Yes No
As verbs, oppose is a hypernym of repugn; that is, oppose is a word with a broader meaning than repugn:
  • repugn: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
  • oppose: be against; express opposition to
repugn (verb) oppose (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation be resistant to
be against; express opposition to
set into opposition or rivalry
fight against or resist strongly
act against or in opposition to
contrast with equal weight or force
Difference between repugn and oppose

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