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challenge vs oppugn

oppugn vs challenge

challenge is a noun but oppugn is not a noun.

challenge and oppugn both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
challenge Yes No Yes No
oppugn No No Yes No
As verbs, oppugn is a hyponym of challenge; that is, oppugn is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than challenge:
  • challenge: issue a challenge to
  • oppugn: challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
Other hyponyms of challenge include provoke, stimulate, counterchallenge, call into question, question, impeach, impugn, dare, defy, call one's bluff, call out, remand, remit, send back, appeal, action, litigate, process, sue, litigate.
challenge (noun) oppugn (noun)
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
a demanding or stimulating situation
challenge (verb) oppugn (verb)
issue a challenge to challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
take exception to
raise a formal objection in a court of law
ask for identification
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