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oppugn

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of oppugn

challenge, contest, dispute, impeach, query, question
Words Related to oppugn

doubt, mistrust

kick (about), object (to), protest

combat, fight, oppose, resist
Phrases Synonymous with oppugn

call in question (or into)
Near Antonyms of oppugn

back, defend, support

advocate, champion, promote

abide, endure, stomach, tolerate
Antonyms of oppugn

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 of oppugn

battle, combat, contend (with), counter, fight, oppose
Words Related to oppugn

baffle, checkmate, foil, frustrate, resist, thwart, withstand

confront, defy, face, meet
Near Antonyms of oppugn

abide, bear, endure, suffer

advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold
Antonyms of oppugn

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

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