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ensive; -- usually followed by to, rarely and less properly by with; as, all rudeness was repugnant to her nature. [His sword] repugnant to command. Shak. There is no breach of a divine law but is more or less repugnant unto the will of the Lawgiver, God himself. Perkins.

In a repugnant manner.

To oppose; to fight against. [Obs.]

One who repugns.

To bud again. Though tares repullulate, there is wheat still left in the field. Howell.

The act of budding again; the state of having budded again.

To repel; to beat or drive back; as, to repulse an assault; to repulse the enemy. Complete to have discovered and repulsed Whatever wiles of foe or seeming friend. Milton.

Not capable of being repulsed.

One who repulses, or drives back.

The act of repulsing or repelling, or the state of being repulsed or repelled.

Serving, or able, to repulse; repellent; as, a repulsive force. Repulsive of his might the weapon stood. Pope.

Repulsive; driving back.

The act of repurchasing.

To purify again.

Having, or worthy of, good repute; held in esteem; honorable; praiseworthy; as, a reputable man or character; reputable conduct. In the article of danger, it is as reputable to elude an enemy as defeat one. Broome.

eld; character in public opinion; the character attributed to a person, thing, or action; repute. The best evidence of reputation is a man's whole life. Ames.

By repute.

count; to estimate; to hold; to think; to reckon. Wherefore are we counted as beasts, and reputed vile in your sight Job xviii. 3. The king your father was reputed for A prince most prudent. Shak.

In common opinion or estimation; by repute.

Not having good repute; disreputable; disgraceful; inglorius. [R.] Shak.