Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oppugn
verb
/əˈpjuːɡn/
Definition
to challenge or dispute someone or something; to call into question.
Examples
- She decided to oppugn the decision made by the committee.
- His evidence oppugns the assumptions held by the researchers.
- They will oppugn the legality of the new regulations in court.
Meaning
Oppugn is used to describe the act of questioning the validity or truth of a claim, argument, or situation. It involves contesting or opposing something, often in a formal context.
Synonyms
- challenge
- contest
- dispute
- question
- refute
