OPPUGNS Synonyms: 57 Similar and Opposite Words

oppugns

verb

present tense third-person singular of oppugn

as in challenges

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 opposes

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

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Ohio’s governor’s seat tilted toward the Democratic Party’s favor, as Republican gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy challenges a rival with broad name recognition.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 10 July 2026
That challenges the earlier idea that Homo floresiensis organized and equipped themselves well enough to bring down something as large as a Stegodon.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

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Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, however, opposes the tax.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
In traditional astrology, Venus is considered to be in its fall in Virgo — as this sign directly opposes Pisces, Venus’ exaltation — which means its natural qualities are challenged and difficult to express.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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Semiconductor stocks are experiencing a sharp downturn, wiping out over a trillion dollars in market value, as Wall Street questions the sustainability of record AI capital spending.

— Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of questions

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The court also limited its ruling to the realm of sports, leaving for another day fights over bathroom and locker room access for trans students.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 8 July 2026
In Aubervilliers, a Paris suburb, the doors gave way under the pressure of the crowd, and fights broke out among shoppers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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LilyAna’s version is also packed with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E for deep penetrating hydration that combats any of the infamous drying side effects associated with the ingredient.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Saturday’s blaze comes as the city combats a massive increase in fatal fires this year.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026

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