Synonyms for oppugn
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Verb
1. Call into question
Other
Definitions
- v. 1
To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
Forms
- Past participle
- oppugned
e.g. oppugned → questioned, impugned, resisted, opposed…
Example sentences
- impugn The father does not impugn her ability to be a good mother.
- resist Tom and Mary said they couldn't resist doing that.
- oppose Were I in your position, I would oppose that plan.
- contravene Nature feigns to contravene her own laws.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| oppugn | steady | |
| impugn | steady | |
| resist | rising | |
| oppose | falling | |
| contravene | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- resist2, oppose2, impugn2
- 8 letters
- question2
- 10 letters
- contravene3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (resist2 = 2 syllables).