Repugnance

Noun

Definition: Intense disgust or aversion.

Synonyms: Disgust, Revulsion, Loathing, Abhorrence

Antonyms: Attraction, Affinity, Fondness

Examples:

The sight of blood filled her with repugnance.
He felt a deep repugnance towards violence.

Mnemonics:

Think of "repugnant" as something that causes repugnance.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English, from Old French 'repugnance', from Latin 'repugnantia', from 'repugnare' meaning "to fight against."

Historical Usage:

The word has been in use since the 15th century and has maintained its meaning throughout history.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Feel repugnance"

Explanation:

To experience strong feelings of disgust or aversion.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Interchanging "repugnance" with "repulsion."

Explanation:

While related, repugnance refers to a strong feeling of disgust or aversion, whereas repulsion emphasizes the act of pushing away or recoiling from something.