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oppugn

verb op·pugn \ə-ˈpyün, ä-\

Definition of OPPUGN

transitive verb
1
:  to fight against
2
:  to call in question
op·pugn·er noun
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Origin of OPPUGN

Middle English, from Latin oppugnare, from ob- against + pugnare to fight — more at ob-, pungent
First Known Use: 15th century

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