NYT Dictionary

OPPUGN

/əˈpjuːn/
VerbOP-pugnop-pugn · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2025

Meaning

To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French oppugner Latin oppugno (“fight against, to attack, assail, assault, storm, besiege, war with”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

questionantagonizebattlebeliechallengeclashcollideconflictconfutecontend

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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