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oppugn |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Oppugn \Op*pugn"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Oppugned}; p pr & vb n. {Oppugning}.] [OF. oppugner, L. oppugnare ob (see {Ob-}) + pugnare to fight. See {Impugn}.] To fight against; to attack; to be in conflict with to oppose; to resist. They said the manner of their impeachment they could not but conceive did oppugn the rights of Parliament. --Clarendon. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: oppugn v : call into question; challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of "We must question your judgment in this matter" [syn: {question}]
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