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- pronunciation:
pyun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
oppugns, oppugning, oppugned |
| definition: |
to oppose, contradict, criticize, or call into question.
She oppugned each one of my arguments.- synonyms:
- challenge, contest, contradict, controvert, dispute, impugn, oppose
- similar words:
- argue, assail, attack, contravene, criticize, debate, object, question, rebut, refute
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| related words: |
antagonize, oppose, remonstrate |
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