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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Davis’ defense attorney, Michael Sanft, challenged jurors to identify evidence outside Davis’ own statements that placed him in Las Vegas or inside the Cadillac on the night Shakur was shot.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Still, the emotionally stunted John claims not to harbor ill feelings toward Hal, though this is most certainly challenged by the end of the episode.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

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There, the president’s order and the post office rule enforcing it will certainly be opposed by the Court’s three liberal justices, who disagreed with the conclusion that opponents had filed their case too soon.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The union has opposed such a window on the belief players would feel forced into subpar contracts.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of opposed

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He was initially detained and questioned then released from Bahamian custody in April.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Several election officials and government advocates have questioned how quickly the Postal Service can stand up the systems necessary to ensure the rule can be followed for this election.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of questioned

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Reddington disputed the prosecution’s take on the elastic workout bands Clancy used to strangle her children.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
If that disputed relief materializes, officials say the district’s cash could last until April, providing additional runway to identify longer-term solutions.

— Chaewon Chung Updated August 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

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