Definition
oppugnant
adjective
- opposed to; conflicting with; contrary to
Usage: formal or literary; archaic
Examples
- The witness's second statement was oppugnant to his first account of the incident.
- Her actions were oppugnant to the principles she had publicly endorsed.
- The new policy proved oppugnant to the company's stated values.
- His behavior was oppugnant to everything he had previously claimed to believe.