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- [uh-pyoon]
- /əˈpyun/
- /ə.ˈpjuːn/
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- [uh-pyoon]
- /əˈpyun/
Definitions of oppugn word
- verb with object oppugn to assail by criticism, argument, or action. 1
- verb with object oppugn to call in question; dispute. 1
- noun oppugn Call into question the truth or validity of. 1
- verb oppugn to call into question; dispute 0
- verb transitive oppugn to oppose with argument; criticize adversely; call in question 0
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Origin of oppugn
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin oppugnāre to oppose, attack, equivalent to op- op- + pugnāre to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; see pugilism
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Parts of speech for Oppugn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppugn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
oppugn usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppugn
verb oppugn
- oppose — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- argue — If one person argues with another, they speak angrily to each other about something that they disagree about. You can also say that two people argue.
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- contradict — If you contradict someone, you say that what they have just said is wrong, or suggest that it is wrong by saying something different.
- controvert — to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion)
Antonyms for oppugn
verb oppugn
- agree — If people agree with each other about something, they have the same opinion about it or say that they have the same opinion.
- approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.
- harmonize — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
- harmonise — to bring into harmony, accord, or agreement: to harmonize one's views with the new situation.
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