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ato repugnante

[ˈɑ.tu rɛ.puɡˈnɑ̃.tɛ]
nounmasculinepl: atos repugnantes
repugnant act
1. An action or deed that is morally offensive, disgusting, or abhorrent
The torture was considered a repugnant act by the international community.
A tortura foi considerada um ato repugnante pela comunidade internacional.
2. Behavior that provokes strong feelings of disgust or aversion
Such a repugnant act violates basic human dignity.
Tal ato repugnante viola a dignidade humana básica.
NYC Slang
disgusting act, gross move
Synonyms
ato abominávelato nojentoato detestávelato ofensivoato odioso
Antonyms
ato louvávelato nobreato admirávelato virtuoso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ato repugnante
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
ato repugnante
Standard usage in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

um ato repugnante contra a humanidade
crime repugnante
conduta repugnante
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