OPPUGNS Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word oppugns. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for OPPUGNS
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challenges | nounn | |||||||
noun • a demanding or stimulating situation • a call to engage in a contest or fight • questioning a statement and demanding an explanation • a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror • a demand by a sentry for a password or identification verb • take exception to • issue a challenge to • ask for identification • raise a formal objection in a court of law | ||||||||
confronts | verbv | |||||||
verb • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • be face to face with | ||||||||
contests | nounn | |||||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||||
debates | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||||
disputes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||||
questions | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||||
question | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||||
call into question | verbv | |||||||
verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of |