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- [uh-puhg-nuh nt]
- /əˈpʌg nənt/
- /ˈɒpʌɡnənt/
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- [uh-puhg-nuh nt]
- /əˈpʌg nənt/
Definitions of oppugnant word
- adjective oppugnant opposing; antagonistic; contrary. 2
- noun oppugnant Opposing, antagonistic, contrary. 2
- adjective oppugnant combative, antagonistic, or contrary 1
- adjective oppugnant hostile; antagonistic 1
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Origin of oppugnant
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin oppugnant- (stem of oppugnāns), present participle of oppugnāre to oppose. See oppugn, -ant
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Parts of speech for Oppugnant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oppugnant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
oppugnant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oppugnant
noun oppugnant
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
- enemy — A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
- foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
- bandit — Robbers are sometimes called bandits, especially if they are found in areas where the law has broken down.
- competitor — A company's competitors are companies who are trying to sell similar goods or services to the same people.
adjective oppugnant
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
- mean — to intend for a particular purpose, destination, etc.: They were meant for each other. Synonyms: destine, foreordain.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- bitter — In a bitter argument or conflict, people argue very angrily or fight very fiercely.
Antonyms for oppugnant
noun oppugnant
- ally — A country's ally is another country that has an agreement to support it, especially in war.
- assistant — Assistant is used in front of titles or jobs to indicate a slightly lower rank. For example, an assistant director is one rank lower than a director in an organization.
- friend — a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
- helper — a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.
- associate — If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind.
adjective oppugnant
- agreeable — If something is agreeable, it is pleasant and you enjoy it.
- aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- favorable — characterized by approval or support; positive: a favorable report.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
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