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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In June, a local watchdog group called Citizens for a Friendly Airport filed its third in a series of lawsuits against the Board of Supervisors, challenging the board’s approval of commercial flights at the airport.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
Opponents can attempt to block ballot measure certification on a variety of grounds, such as challenging the Attorney General’s summary or the constitutionality of the proposal.

— Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Definition of challenge

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Earlier versions of the county’s early voting plan included Sunday voting, which Democrats generally supported and Republicans opposed.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
But the semi-annual change has few fans – an AP-NORC poll last year found that only 12% of American adults were in favor of it, while almost half opposed it.

— Deepti Hajela, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of oppose

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Rather than questioning Tuchel’s right to criticise, Kane took his manager’s side.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026
In past hearings, Paul has frequently questioned the former White House medical adviser about bat coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2026

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Dancing in a group also offers significant psychological benefits, fostering socialization and combatting isolation and stress.

— Francesca Martinengo, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
The Salgado Araujo family’s lawyer said that the substance was salt, which outdoor workers mix with lemon and water to combat the Texas heat.

— Albinson Linares, NBC news, 17 July 2026

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