noun
- a person who opposes or attacks something, especially an argument, belief, or position
Usage: formal; archaic or literary
Examples
- The oppugner of the new policy presented several compelling counterarguments.
- Medieval scholars often acted as oppugners of established doctrine.
- She was known as a fierce oppugner of injustice in her community.
- The oppugners of the theory demanded more rigorous evidence.
- He served as an oppugner to the prevailing scientific consensus of his time.