oppugned

past tense of oppugn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppugned
Verb
  • Trump officials have been warned internally that permanent firings during the shutdown could be effectively challenged as violations of appropriations law, according to a senior government official.
    Brian Bennett, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
  • What unites all these titles is the fact they’ve been challenged by courts in Colorado or around the country.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Israel Defense Forces’ chief of staff, Maj Gen Eyal Zamir, adamantly opposed the latest decision to take over Gaza City, and questioned the high-risk operation targeting Hamas leadership in Qatar.
    Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Despite pressure to act, Americans are, by and large, opposed to raising the FRA.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The judge also questioned the authenticity of Combs’ claims of reform, pointing to his assault of Jane in June 2024.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The proposition stems from a legal challenge that questioned Mayor Kevin Hartke’s and two predecessors’ mayoral terms.
    Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rachel Goldberg-Polin fought to save her son’s life.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Years after Air Force Combat Controller John Chapman fought to the death to save his fellow soldiers, an intelligence officer strives to prove his valor — leading an investigation that ultimately would secure him the Medal of Honor.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Investigators said no one disputed that interpretation prior to the vote.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
  • If that’s disputed, genetic testing usually cannot happen until after the baby is born.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Oppugned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugned. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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