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impugn
[ im-pyoon ]
verb (used with object)
- to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
- Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.
impugn
/ ˌɪmpʌɡˈneɪʃən; ɪmˈpjuːn /
verb
- tr to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize
Derived Forms
- ˈܲԱ, noun
- ˈܲԲ, adjective
- impugnation, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·ܲa· adjective
- ·ܲa·i·ٲ noun
- ·ܲİ noun
- ·ܲmԳ noun
- un·ܲa· adjective
- ܲi·ܲԱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of impugn1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of impugn1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Sure, he questioned whether Kamala Harris loves her country, impugned her intelligence and accused her of being a "communist" multiple times.
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.
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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