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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For example, a free kick should be awarded in such circumstances if an offside player blocks an opponent’s view of the ball, challenges an opponent for the ball, or tries to play it but misses.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 2 July 2026
One seeks to block prosecutors from relying on certain hearsay evidence during the preliminary hearing, while the other challenges Graf's decision not to require key witness Lance Twiggs to testify in person.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

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The group, known as SSPX, celebrates the traditional Latin Mass and opposes some modern church reforms.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2026
Scott Charton, the spokesperson for Missourians for Fair Taxation, a campaign group that opposes Amendment 5, emphasized that the amendment had nothing to do with data centers.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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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
This view is shared by Olivier Coste at Château des Adouzes, who questions where the chase after lightness leads.

— Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 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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