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Definition of Oppugned
1. oppugn [v] - See also: oppugn
Lexicographical Neighbors of Oppugned
Literary usage of Oppugned
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. English Synonymes Explained in Alphabetical Order: With Copious by George Crabb (1826)
"... a charge is refuted by proving one's innocence; an assertion is disproved by
proving that it is false ; a doctrine is oppugned by a course of reasoning. ..."
2. Crabb's English Synonyms by George Crabb (1917)
"... proving the innocence of the party charged; an assertion is disproved by
proving that it is incorrect; a doctrine is oppugned by a course of reasoning. ..."
3. English Synonymes: Explained in Alphabetical Order, with Copious Illus. and by George Crabb (1897)
"... a charge is refuted by proving the innocence of the party charged; an assertion
is disproved by proving that it is incorrect; a doctrine is oppugned by ..."
4. English Synonymes: With Copious Illustrations and Explanations. Drawn from by George Crabb (1863)
"... that U le false ; a doctrine U oppugned by a course of reasoning. So when he
saw his Оли'ring art« to fab With greedy force he 'gan the fort i* ..."
5. The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland by John Knox, William M'Gavin (1841)
"... I say, the judgment to God, I say that I have in plain terms justly oppugned
both the grounds, brought forth by my lord for defence of his article. ..."
6. English Synonyms Explained, in Alphabetical Order: With Copious by George Crabb (1818)
"... may be easily refuted ; marvellous and incredible stories travellers may be
easily disproved; heresies and sceptical notions ought I be oppugned. ..."
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