OPPUGNING Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

oppugning

verb

present participle of oppugn

as in questioning

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 opposing

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 her rebuttal, prosecutor Shanan Buckingham said that this is the first time the court is hearing that Reddington is questioning the evidence.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Designers revisited the skirt, the jacket, the cargo, the biker jacket; questioning their traditional codes and exploring how they can be worn today.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of questioning

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With the Moon in your sign opposing Venus in your partnership zone, affection could feel wonderful one minute and intrusive the next.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
But the speedy Caballero has gotten some starts at third even when righties are opposing the Yankees lately, so that might be a moot point.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of opposing

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has tried and failed to subdue Tigray’s rebellious leaders in recent months, with TPLF Chairman Debretsion Gebremichael openly challenging him.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
The past four seasons have been challenging, as the Trojans have shared districts with the likes of Southlake Carroll and North Crowley.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of challenging

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Yemeni government forces – backed by Saudi airstrikes and a blockade of Houthi areas – started fighting the Houthis more than a decade ago.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
The Tigray Peace Force is fighting alongside federal troops against the TPLF.

— Rodney Muhumuza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

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