Definition of oppugn Oppugn

op•pugn

We found 6 definitions of oppugn from 6 different sources.

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What does oppugn mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Verb

oppugn - challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"
  question, call into question
  challenge raise a formal objection in a court of law
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • oppugn (v. t.)
    To fight against; to attack; to be in conflict with; to oppose; to resist.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • oppugn
    o-pūn′, v.t. to fight against, esp. by argument: to oppose: to resist.—n. Oppugn′er. [Fr.,—L. oppugnāre, to fight against—ob, against, pugna, a fight.]

Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥

  • oppugn
    To fight against, whether in attack, resistance, or simple opposition; to attack; to oppose; to resist.

Part of speech

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  • oppugn, verb, present, 1st person singular of oppugn (infinitive).
  • oppugn, verb (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

oppugn in sign language
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