oppugn Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
    call into question; question.
    • We must question your judgment in this matter

WordNet

Op*pugn" transitive verb
Etymology
OF. oppugner, L. oppugnare; ob (see Ob-) + pugnare to fight. See Impugn.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Oppugned ; present participle & verbal noun Oppugning
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913