Definitions for oppugnəˈpyun
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
op•pugnəˈpyun(v.t.)
to assail, esp. by criticism.
to call in question; dispute.
Origin of oppugn:
1400–50; late ME < L oppugnāre to oppose, attack
op•pugn′er(n.)
Princeton's WordNet
question, oppugn, call into question(verb)
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
"We must question your judgment in this matter"
Wiktionary
oppugn(Verb)
To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
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