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impugn

[ im-pyoon ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
  3. Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.


impugn

/ ˌɪmpʌɡˈneɪʃən; ɪmˈpjuːn /

verb

  1. tr to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܲԱ, noun
  • ˈܲԲ, adjective
  • impugnation, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • ·ܲa· adjective
  • ·ܲa·i·ٲ noun
  • ·ܲİ noun
  • ·ܲmԳ noun
  • un·ܲa· adjective
  • ܲi·ܲԱ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impugn1

1325–75; Middle English impugnen < Middle French impugner < Latin ܲ to attack, equivalent to im- im- 1 + ܲ to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; pugnacious
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of impugn1

C14: from Old French impugner, from Latin ܲ to fight against, attack, from im- + ܲ to fight
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That’s not to say that a cynic would be shocked if somebody donated to charity or helped a stranger, but they might suspect or impugn the person’s motives.

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Trump’s surrogates are also making vile statements and suggestions about her past intimate and dating life in an attempt to impugn her character and dignity.

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Sure, he questioned whether Kamala Harris loves her country, impugned her intelligence and accused her of being a "communist" multiple times.

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X had argued that the tribunal had no jurisdiction over the company because it had no presence in Queensland and the “impugned conduct” took place outside Queensland.

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In cross-examination Tuesday, Trump lawyer Susan Necheles grilled Daniels about her memoir and her ire for Trump in a bid to impugn her credibility in front of jurors.

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