Certain symptoms are unique depending on the underlying cause of the sciatica. For example, bending the body backward or walking more than a short distance often triggers symptoms when spinal stenosis is the cause. Bending the body forward may trigger symptoms if the cause is a lumbar herniated disc. Sciatica Symptoms for Each Nerve Root
Wiktionary(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  repugnant(Adjective) Offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion. 2  repugnant(Adjective) Opposed or in conflict.
impugn mid-14c., from O.Fr. impugner, from L. impugnare to assault, to attack, from in- upon + pugnare to fight (see pugnacious). Example Sentences for impugned No breath of scandal touched her fair name, or impugned her devotion to Henry. He had impugned their skill in the hunt, and they were ravenous for him. There was irritation in his voice, as though Mike had impugned the memory of a friend. âAnd impugned by three gentlemen,â said Bruce, who felt how thoroughly he was in disgrace. But I can correct it now, and shall do it; for now my motives cannot be impugned.