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View usage for: oppugn in British English (əˈpjuːn) verb(transitive) to call into question; dispute Derived forms oppugner (opˈpugner) noun Word origin C15: from Latin oppugnāre, from ob- against + pugnāre to fight, from pugnus clenched fist; see pugnaciousoppugn in American English (əˈpjun) verb transitive to oppose with argument; criticize adversely; call in question Derived forms oppugner (opˈpugner) noun Word origin ME oppugnen < L oppugnare < ob- (see ob-) + pugnare < pugna, a fight: see pugnacious Synonyms of 'oppugn'dispute, attack, argue, oppose More Synonyms of oppugn Definition to call into question (formal) Synonyms dispute attack cast doubt on call into question assail Additional synonymsDefinition to debate The two of them were arguing this point. Synonyms discuss, debate, dispute, thrash out, exchange views on, controvertDefinition to fight new government measures to combat crime Synonyms fight, battle against, oppose, contest, engage, cope with, resist, defy, withstand, struggle against, contend with, do battle with, strive against Definition to be against (something or someone) in speech or action Mr Taylor was bitter towards those who had opposed him. Synonyms be against, fight (against), check, bar, block, prevent, take on, counter, contest, resist, confront, face, combat, defy, thwart, contradict, withstand, stand up to, hinder, struggle against, obstruct, fly in the face of, take issue with, be hostile to, counterattack, speak (out) against, be in opposition to, be in defiance of, strive against, set your face against, take or make a stand against - oppressor
- opprobrious
- opprobrium
- oppugn
- opt
- opt for something or someone
- opt out
Additional synonymsDefinition to stand firm against or oppose They resisted our attempts to modernize distribution. Synonyms oppose, fight, battle against, refuse, check, weather, dispute, confront, combat, defy, curb, thwart, stand up to, hinder, contend with, counteract, hold out against, put up a fight (against), countervail Definition to resist or endure successfully A politician has to be able to withstand criticism from the Press. Synonyms resist, take, face, suffer, bear, weather, sustain, oppose, take on, cope with, brave, confront, combat, endure, defy, tolerate, put up with (informal), thwart, stand up to, hold off, grapple with, hold out against, stand firm against |