Definitions

1. verb

to try to undermine or challenge the validity or truth of something

“The journalist’s article sought to oppugnate the government’s official narrative on the event.”

2. verb

to challenge or dispute the validity of an argument or a statement

“The lawyer oppugnated the opposing counsel’s claim by pointing out several inconsistencies in their evidence.”

3. verb

to question or doubt the truth or validity of something

“The scientist tried to oppugnate the new theory by raising several concerns about its methodology.”