repugnando
[ʁe.puɡˈnɐ̃.du]
verb
repugnating; causing repugnance or disgust
1. present participle of 'repugnar' - expressing strong dislike, opposition, or disgust toward something
The idea of eating insects is repugnating to many Western cultures.
A ideia de comer insetos é repugnando para muitas culturas ocidentais.
2. actively opposing or conflicting with something; being in contradiction
His behavior was repugnating against all moral principles.
Seu comportamento estava repugnando contra todos os princípios morais.
3. causing revulsion or aversion through offensive or disgusting qualities
The smell from the garbage was repugnating.
O cheiro do lixo era repugnante.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'repugnando' is primarily used in formal writing or speeches. In everyday conversation, Brazilians tend to favor simpler alternatives like 'nojento' (disgusting) or 'asqueroso' (gross). The word carries a somewhat literary or elevated tone and is frequently encountered in academic, legal, or journalistic contexts.
NYC Slang
grossing out; totally nasty
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