oppugned
The word “oppugned” has 2 syllables: op-pugned
It's pronounced as /əˈpjuːnd/
What is synonym and antonym for oppugned?
In the thesaurus, “oppugned” has 28 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for oppugned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for oppugned
- baffled
- battled
- called in question
- called into question
- challenged
- checkmated
- combated
- combatted
- confronted
- contested
- countered
- defied
- disputed
- doubted
- faced
- foiled
- fought
- frustrated
- impeached
- met
- mistrusted
- opposed
- protested
- queried
- questioned
- resisted
- thwarted
- withstood
Antonyms for oppugned
- abided
- abode
- accepted
- advanced
- advocated
- backed
- believed
- bore
- championed
- cultivated
- defended
- embraced
- encouraged
- endorsed
- endured
- forwarded
- fostered
- furthered
- indorsed
- nourished
- nurtured
- promoted
- stomached
- suffered
- supported
- swallowed
- tolerated
- upheld
Meanings of oppugned
- verb
- To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
Example Sentences
- His integrity was oppugned by those who envied his success.
- The scientist’s work was harshly oppugned by his peers.
- They oppugned the validity of the evidence presented at trial.
- Her motives were unfairly oppugned by the media.
- Critics oppugned the novel’s historical accuracy.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oppugned, such as: abided, abode, accepted, advanced, advocated, backed, baffled.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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