Etymological root
pugnus
Latin
Words from this root(4)
pugilism
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/ˈpjudʒəˌlɪzəm/
the practice or sport of boxing
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pugilist
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/ˈpjudʒəlɪst/
a person who fights with their fists; a boxer
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repugn
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/rɪˈpjun/
to oppose, resist, or argue against
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repugnant
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/rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
extremely distasteful or offensive; incompatible or contradictory
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