Impugn vs. Oppugn — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Impugn and Oppugn
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Impugn
Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question
The father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother
Oppugn
To oppose, contradict, or call into question.
Impugn
To attack as false or questionable; challenge in argument
Impugn a political opponent's record.
Oppugn
To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
Impugn
To assault, attack.
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Oppugn
To fight against; to attack; to be in conflict with; to oppose; to resist.
They said the manner of their impeachment they could not but conceive did oppugn the rights of Parliament.
Impugn
(transitive) To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.
Oppugn
Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of;
We must question your judgment in this matter
Impugn
To attack by words or arguments; to contradict; to assail; to call in question; to make insinuations against; to gainsay; to oppose; as, to impugn a person's integrity.
The truth hereof I will not rashly impugn, or overboldly affirm.
Impugn
Attack as false or wrong
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