1The philosopher's critics sought to oppugn her central thesis by highlighting its methodological flaws.
2Is it possible to oppugn a deeply ingrained cultural narrative without alienating one's audience?
3The historian's revisionist account of the war was fiercely oppugned by traditionalists who saw it as a threat to national identity.
4Avoid oppugning your opponent's character during the debate; instead, focus on the logical weaknesses of their argument.
5There is a long tradition of oppugning established authority in Western philosophy, from Socrates to Foucault.