impugn
to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.
Origin of impugn
1Other words for impugn
Other words from impugn
- im·pugn·a·ble, adjective
- im·pugn·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- im·pugn·er, noun
- im·pugn·ment, noun
- un·im·pugn·a·ble, adjective
- un·im·pugned, adjective
Words that may be confused with impugn
- impugn , impute
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How to use impugn in a sentence
She “was better at impugning our choices…than identifying any feasible alternatives.”
Speed Read: The Juiciest Bits From Timothy Geithner’s New Memoir | William O’Connor | May 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Malaysian authorities are doing the opposite: impugning the aircrew without any tangible evidence.
The Baseless Rush to Blame the Pilots of Flight 370 | Clive Irving | March 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTImpugning their patriotism to the target audience is so easy it can hardly even be called work.
Michael Tomasky on Romney: the Un-American in the Presidential Race | Michael Tomasky | July 19, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTI like it best when Romney sticks to the facts and avoids impugning the president's motives.
Ortelsburg cried, in tones implying that he deprecated Glaubmann's suggestion as impugning Elkan's good faith in the matter.
Elkan Lubliner, American | Montague Glass
One was Dr Geynes, who had brought trouble upon himself by impugning the authority of Galen, perhaps without sufficient reason.
A History of Epidemics in Britain (Volume I of II) | Charles CreightonNow, I have not the most remote intention of impugning the Professor's honesty.
Cornelius O'Dowd Upon Men And Women And Other Things In General | Charles LeverThe pass for Graduation consisted in the propugning or impugning of questions by each candidate in turn.
Practical Essays | Alexander BainThe remarks of Aristotle in impugning the Platonic ἰδέαν ἀγαθοῦ are very instructive, Ethic.
British Dictionary definitions for impugn
/ (ɪmˈpjuːn) /
(tr) to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize
Origin of impugn
1Derived forms of impugn
- impugnable, adjective
- impugnation (ˌɪmpʌɡˈneɪʃən) or impugnment, noun
- impugner, noun
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