repugn

Other forms: repugned; repugning; repugns

Definitions of repugn
  1. verb
    to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
    synonyms: contend, contest
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    types:
    challenge, dispute, gainsay
    take exception to
    call
    challenge the sincerity or truthfulness of
    call
    challenge (somebody) to make good on a statement; charge with or censure for an offense
    type of:
    oppose
    be against; express opposition to
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