The verb oppugn (oppugns, oppugning, oppugned) is used the same as its synonyms, "oppose," "question," "dispute," "challenge," or "disagree with." Example sentences:
His book was one of the first critical works to oppugn modernism.
I do not wish to oppugn the character by bearing false witness in regard to her activities.
He had the audacity to oppugn the director's decisions.
She was punished for being stupid enough to oppugn the conclusions of the head of the company.
He publicly oppugned the views in the book when he gave his speech.