oppugned

past tense of oppugn

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for oppugned
Verb
  • Smith unsuccessfully challenged Simpson for his congressional seat in the Republican primaries in 2014 and again in 2022.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
  • There is the love of Irish and Mexican dance traditions, love challenged by evil sorcerers and family dynamics and the passionate love that ends in tragedy.
    Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The Hill reported that nearly a dozen conservative lawmakers who initially opposed the bill ultimately voted for it, delivering a victory to Johnson.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
  • All but one Democrat opposed the measure in the House vote earlier this week.
    Sophia Vento, The Hill, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.
    Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Chicago was questioned for its decision to honor Rose ahead of other Bulls greats.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Goldberg disputed his characterization.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Mar. 2025
  • What cannot be disputed, however, is that the Padres have invested and continue to invest in their team at a level that is well beyond what not long ago was unthinkable in San Diego and is still seen as unfeasible in several places like it.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Oppugned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oppugned. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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