oppugn | Definition of oppugn

Synonyms and Antonyms of oppugn

1 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

Synonyms of oppugn

challenge, contest, dispute, impeach, query, question

Words Related to oppugn

doubt, mistrust

kick (about), object (to), protest

combat, fight, oppose, resist

Phrases Synonymous with oppugn

call in question (or into)

Near Antonyms of oppugn

back, defend, support

advocate, champion, promote

abide, endure, stomach, tolerate

Antonyms of oppugn

accept, believe, embrace, swallow

2 to strive to reduce or eliminate

guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left

Synonyms of oppugn

battle, combat, contend (with), counter, fight, oppose

Words Related to oppugn

baffle, checkmate, foil, frustrate, resist, thwart, withstand

confront, defy, face, meet

Near Antonyms of oppugn

abide, bear, endure, suffer

advocate, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support, uphold

Antonyms of oppugn

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote