Backwardness and Repugnance

Backwardness

Backwardness noun - Lack of normal development of intellectual capacities.

Repugnance and backwardness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Repugnance" instead a noun "Backwardness".

Nearby Word: backward

Repugnance

Repugnance noun - A dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness.

Backwardness and repugnance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backwardness" instead a noun "Repugnance".

Nearby Words: repugnant, repugnancy
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