Immediate or contradictory opposition is called likewise repugnance

Sir W. Hamilton, Logic, xi. The principle of repugnance. Same as the principle of contradiction (which see, under contradiction ). Syn. 2. Hatred, Dislike , etc. (see antipathy ), backwardne , disinclination. See list under aversion . the darling of the Commons and as it were to republic ate his lordship, and to be precious to those who had the vogue to be the chief lovers of their country.