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oppugn definition

op·pugn (ə pyo̵̅o̅n′)

transitive verb

to oppose with argument; criticize adversely; call in question

Etymology: ME oppugnen < L oppugnare < ob- (see ob-) + pugnare < pugna, a fight: see pugnacious

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