OPPUGN Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

oppugn

verb

ə-ˈpyün

Definition of oppugn

as in to challenge

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

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as in to oppose

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

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Many higher-income countries, though challenged by the disruption, have cushioned the blow by tapping strategic reserves or using their financial and political clout to secure emergency supplies.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Beijing has controlled the area since 2012, while Manila continues to challenge China’s claims through maritime and aerial patrols.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of challenge

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Activists who have opposed the closure said there has been no vehicle or pedestrian access to the building Wednesday.

— MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
La Opinión grew during this period, strengthening its commitment to civic journalism by opposing Proposition 187 and promoting citizenship and immigrant rights.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of oppose

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Leclerc was fifth and 87 points down Ahead of Monza, some observers were already questioning whether Ferrari should start prioritizing its lead driver to mount a championship challenge.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
In another critical post on X, the comedian questioned Sheeran’s decision to bring Macklemore on as an opening act.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of question

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The fourth plane was headed for Washington, officials concluded, but the aircraft went down in Pennsylvania after passengers and crew members stormed the cockpit and fought the hijackers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
San Francisco must now fight the effects of trying to reset those body clocks back to Pacific Time ahead of the final 16 games, and perhaps that’s Los Angeles’ edge in never changing at all.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of fight

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The head of Germany’s central bank told CNBC on Friday that persistently higher energy prices could spur the European Central Bank to move interest rates into mildly restrictive territory to combat inflation.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
And now each of those meetings are being derailed by combating misinformation about vaccines.

— Roshan N. Bransden, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

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