Repugnant vs. Pungent — What's the Difference?

Repugnant was a Swedish death metal band from Stockholm active from 1998 to 2004. The band has been cited as one of the first revivalists of the Swedish death metal movement, along with Kaamos.

Affecting the organs of taste or smell with a sharp acrid sensation.

Extremely distasteful; unacceptable

Penetrating, biting, or caustic

In conflict or incompatible with

To the point; sharp

Arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive

Pointed

(Logic) Contradictory; inconsistent.

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion.

Having a strong taste that stings the tongue, said especially of hot (spicy) food, which has a strong and sharp or bitter taste.

(legal) Opposed or in conflict.

(figurative) Stinging; acerbic.

Disposed to fight against; hostile; at war with; being at variance; contrary; inconsistent; refractory; disobedient; also, distasteful in a high degree; offensive; - usually followed by to, rarely and less properly by with; as, all rudeness was repugnant to her nature.

(botany) Having a sharp and stiff point.

Offensive to the mind;

Causing a sharp sensation, as of the taste, smell, or feelings; pricking; biting; acrid; as, a pungent spice.

Sharply painful; penetrating; poignant; severe; caustic; stinging.

Prickly-pointed; hard and sharp.

Sharp biting or acrid especially in taste or smell;

Capable of wounding;