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

They dyed the slime green, of course, just to up the ante on kids’ pleasure and parents’ repugnance.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2022

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

From New York Times • Dec. 28, 2021

It highlights his father’s repugnance for “prejudices toward women, race and creed,” Cash says.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2019

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