oppugned

verb

Definition of oppugnednext
past tense of oppugn
1
as in challenged
to demand proof of the truth or rightness of had the temerity to oppugn the merits of a study in a discipline that he knows nothing about

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2
as in opposed
to strive to reduce or eliminate guardians of liberty who staunchly oppugned tyranny, whether from the right or the left

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  1. challenged
  2. opposed
  3. questioned
  4. disputed
Verb
  • The rule was initially set to go into effect in 2026, but has been delayed indefinitely as it is challenged in court.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From a relationship standpoint, Financial Services marketers will be challenged to build trust with younger buyers according to the panelists.
    Stephen Diorio, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of challenged
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  • Several Democratic lawmakers and groups like the American Civil Liberties Union opposed the measure largely because of how it is funded by the new fee tied to criminal convictions.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The board was shuffled to be more Altman-friendly and several directors who opposed him were forced out.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of opposed
Verb
  • The elements of my performance that have been questioned are quite clearly a statement in opposition to fascism, injustice, and bigotry in all its forms.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Many people, including fire officials, have questioned why the crew was working in dry brush amid triple-digit temperatures.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of questioned
Verb
  • Collectives disputed internally or withered out of inactivity.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Paramount Global disputed the central allegation in the lawsuit.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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