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.
tr.v. emÂ·barÂ·rassed, emÂ·barÂ·rassÂ·ing, emÂ·barÂ·rassÂ·es. 1. To cause to feel self-conscious or ill at ease; disconcert: Meeting adults embarrassed the shy child. 2. To hinder with obstacles or difficulties; impede: an ambitious raid meant to embarrass his supply line by burning the bridges (William Marvel).mbarrass-hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; His brother blocked him at every turn. blockade, obstruct, stymie, stymy, hinder, block. stonewall-obstruct or hinder any discussion; Nixon stonewalled the Watergate investigation; When she doesn't like to face a problem, she simply stonewalls.