oppugn

verb

ə-ˈpyün How to pronounce oppugn (audio)
Definition of oppugnnext
1
as in to challenge
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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2
as in to oppose
to strive to reduce or eliminate guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left

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  1. challenge
  2. oppose
  3. question
  4. fight
  5. combat
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  • To make this a roster that isn’t in the periphery — or worse, forgotten by the general public — but once again challenging for the top of the league.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Wisconsin parents argued the Supreme Court needs to make clear that such policies can be preemptively challenged.
    Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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  • On Saturday, the group stormed the city of Homs where the Syrian rebellion began in 2011, also releasing prisoners who had opposed Assad's regime and languished in Syria's infamous jails for years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • More:Doctor of driver accused of Swan Boat Club crash was 'grossly negligent,' attorney says More:Deputy's widow joins Oakland County sheriff in opposing state bills to ease bail rules Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said an investigation into the crash is ongoing.
    Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of oppose
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  • In the letter, Freedman questions why the only person Hochman has met with is the attorney of the one family member firmly opposing the brother's resentencing.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • After extensive hearings last week, including an in-chambers interview at Blakey questioned Acevedo himself, the judge determined that Acevedo could take the stand.
    Megan Crepeau, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of question
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  • Duda fled Ukraine into Romania to avoid being drafted to fight in the Ukrainian war.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In recent weeks, while fighting abated on one front after Israel reached a ceasefire with Hamas’ Lebanese ally Hezbollah, members of Netanyahu’s cabinet, including his justice and police ministers, have clashed with the judiciary.
    Reuters, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • In the days leading up to the initial March for Our Lives, the student-run nonprofit March for Our Lives was formed to combat gun violence.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Biden noted steps his administration has taken to combat gun violence, including the passage of the most significant gun-safety legislation in nearly 30 years.
    Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of combat
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“Oppugn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugn. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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