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Oppugn

verb
(past & past part. oppugned; pres. part. oppugning)
1.
Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of.  Synonyms: call into question, question.






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... conflict. competition, two of a trade, rivalry, emulation, race. absence of aid &c. 708; resistance &c. 719; restraint &c. 751; hindrance &c. 706. V. oppose, counteract, run counter to; withstand &c. (resist) 719; control &c. (restrain) 751; hinder &c. 706; antagonize, oppugn, fly in the face of, go dead against, kick against, fall afoul of, run afoul of; set against, pit against; face, confront, cope with; make a stand, make a dead set against; set oneself against, set one's face against; protest against, vote against, raise one;s voice against; disfavor, turn one's ...
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Words linked to "Oppugn" :   challenge, question



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