repugnancy

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repugnancy, n. [F. répugnance, L. repugnantia.].

The state or condition of being repugnant; opposition; contrariety; especially, a strong instinctive antagonism; aversion; reluctance; unwillingness, as of mind, passions, principles, qualities, and the like. [1913 Webster]

"That which causes us to lose most of our time is the repugnance which we naturally have to labor." [1913 Webster]

"Let the foes quietly cut their throats,
Without repugnancy." [1913 Webster]

Syn. -- Aversion; reluctance; unwillingness; dislike; antipathy; hatred; hostility; irreconcilableness; contrariety; inconsistency. See Dislike.

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