Synonyms & related words for repugnant

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of repugnant — including abhorrent, repulsive, detestable, disgusting, loathsome, revolting. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to repugnant

Explore words related to repugnant — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include repugnantly, disgustful, loathsomely, detestably, loathly, abhorrently, repulsiveness, reprehensible. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for repugnant

Common synonyms for repugnant include abhorrent, repulsive, detestable, disgusting, loathsome, revolting, distasteful, odious — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does repugnant come from?

The word repugnant breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root pugn-, from Latin pugna (“fight”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.