OPPUGNED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

oppugned

verb

past tense of oppugn

as in challenged

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 opposed

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

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Neither team was seriously challenged in Week 1; Ohio State beat Ball State 56-3, and Texas rolled Texas State 59-7.

— Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
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

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With a recent Gallup poll showing that 75% of Democrats are opposed to data centers being built near them, presidential hopefuls will be jockeying to position themselves as the one who was against data centers earliest and most often.

— Patrick McNamara, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Pancho opposed the fortification of the town, although most of his siblings supported it.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposed

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The experts also questioned whether Harry and Meghan are equally invested in making Britain a permanent home.

— Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The Bass campaign’s decision came after The Times questioned whether the donations might run afoul of a city law that restricts campaign contributions by city contractors.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of questioned

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The latest reminder came 42 minutes into Thursday’s hearing in a Louisiana district court in which more than 30 athletes fought to be included within the NCAA rule change that effectively gave every athlete five years to play five seasons.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In an address late Thursday, Milei reasserted Argentina’s claim to the islands in the South Atlantic Ocean, which the United Kingdom has controlled since 1833 and over which the two countries fought a war in the early 1980s.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of fought

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But the person familiar with the investigation disputed the prosecutor’s characterization, saying the civil rights probe is continuing and there has been no final decision on whether to bring additional charges.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Its exact definition is disputed, with views among AI researchers divided.

— Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

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