Pronunciation: /əˈpʌɡnənt/
noun a person who opposes or fights against something
A1 The oppugnant in the debate made some valid points.
A2 The oppugnant of the proposal argued passionately against it.
B1 The oppugnant of the new law presented a strong case in court.
B2 The oppugnant of the theory offered a counterargument supported by evidence.
C1 The oppugnant of the government's policies led a protest against them.
C2 The oppugnant of the corporation's practices filed a lawsuit for unethical behavior.
adjective opposing or attacking
A1 The two kittens were oppugnant towards each other, hissing and swatting.
A2 The oppugnant opinions of the group led to a heated debate.
B1 The oppugnant political parties could not find common ground on the issue.
B2 The oppugnant forces clashed in a fierce battle for control of the territory.
C1 The oppugnant ideologies of the two leaders threatened to divide the country.
C2 The oppugnant views on the topic created tension within the academic community.
formal The oppugnant arguments presented by the opposition were easily refuted by the expert debater.
informal I can't believe how oppugnant my brother is being about the family vacation plans.
slang Why are you being so oppugnant about trying the new restaurant? Just give it a chance!
figurative The darkness was oppugnant to the light, constantly trying to overpower it.
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