impugn
verb (used with object)
to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
impugning
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present participleof impugn.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Just as in Pretti’s case, Noem and other senior administration officials justified the incident within hours of her death by impugning the victim’s motives without producing substantive evidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
She said plaintiffs could potentially go after companies for faulty or negligent designs that result in algorithms putting out damaging information, impugning reputation.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2023
He suggested that Mr Johnson's behaviour was "impugning the reputations of Conservative MPs".
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2022
The lawyers conceded that comments attacking her appearance, impugning her motives and implying she had made false accusations against others “were without question unnecessary and inappropriate.”
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2021
The others came out of the ship, on my advice: evidence of any mistrust at this point would humiliate the Karhidish escort, impugning their shifgrethor.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
