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obnoxious

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  1. repugnant             
 
ob.nox.ious \a:b-'na:k-sh*s, *b-\ aj [L obnoxius, fr. ob in the way of, 
   exposed to + noxa harm -] more at EPI-, NOXIOUS 1: liable esp. to a hurtful 
   influence - used with to  archaic  2: deserving of censure  3: OFFENSIVE, 
   REPUGNANT  - ob.nox.ious.ly av