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oppugˈnation Now rare.
[ad. L. oppugnātiōn-em, n. of action f. oppugnāre to oppugn. Cf. obs. F. oppugnation, -cion (16th c. in Godef.).]
1. The action of attacking or assaulting; attack, assault.
1533Bellenden Livy iv. (1822) 341 To defend the vane oppugnacioun and segeing of thare wallis. 1586J. Ferne Blaz. Gentrie 129 To the oppugnacion of Turkishe and infidell enemyes. 1654Earl of Monmouth tr. Bentivoglio's Warrs Flanders 185 Hither was the greatest bulk of the oppugnation brought.
2. fig. Opposition in spirit, word, argument, or manner of action.
1553T. Watson in Crowley Soph. Dr. Watson ii. (1569) 78 To the oppugnation of it they neuer yet to this houre alledged any direct scripture. 1610Bp. Hall Apol. Brownists xxx. 75 [They] spend their liues and labours in oppugnation of him. 1716M. Davies Athen. Brit. II. 387 An open and profess'd Contradiction or Oppugnation. 1795J. Sullivan Hist. of Maine 54 The Spaniards and Portuguese..considered all attempts of this nature..as a vile oppugnation of ecclesiastical authority. 1874H. W. Beecher in Chr. World Pulpit V. 393 Do you think I feel oppugnation toward them? |