oppugn

oppugn

verb

Definition of OPPUGN

1

to demand proof of the truth or rightness of <had the temerity to oppugn the merits of a study in a discipline that he knows nothing about>

Synonyms contest, dispute, impeach, oppugn, query, question

Related Words doubt, mistrust; kick (about), object (to), protest; combat, fight, oppose, resist

Near Antonyms back, defend, support; advocate, champion, promote; abide, endure, stomach, tolerate

Antonyms accept, believe, embrace, swallow

2

to strive to reduce or eliminate <guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left>

Synonyms battle, combat, contend (with), counter, oppose, oppugn

Related Words baffle, checkmate, foil, frustrate, resist, thwart, withstand; confront, defy, face, meet

Near Antonyms abide, bear, endure, suffer; advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold

Antonyms advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote