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What words have the root word pugn in them?

The root word "pugn" comes from the Latin word "pugnare," meaning "to fight." Here are some words that use this root:

* Pugnacious: (adj.) eager or quick to argue or fight.

* Pugnacity: (n.) the quality of being eager or quick to argue or fight.

* Impugn: (v.) to dispute the truth or validity of something.

* Repugnant: (adj.) causing a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

* Repugnance: (n.) a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

These words all have a connection to the idea of conflict or opposition.

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