oppugnation

/ˌɒpʌɡˈneɪʃən/

oppugnation means opposition.

oppugnation is pronounced /ˌɒpʌɡˈneɪʃən/.

Etymology

Latin oppugnātiō: compare Old French oppugnation.

noun

opposition“Then I saw another mighty and glorious messenger of God, who, for the more speed of delivery and safety from all oppugnation, flew with the message of that true and sincere Gospel of Christ which had been long suppressed and opposed by men […]”