impugn
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or actionTo verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.
» The father does not impugn her ability to be a good mother.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.
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widersprechen, bestreiten, anfechten
оспариватьosparivatʹ, подвергать сомнению
оспорюватиosporjuvaty, ставити під сумнівstavyty pid sumniv
(obsolete, transitive)To assault, attack.
angreifen
attack as false or wrong
Examples
2 sentencesThe father does not impugn her ability to be a good mother.
I wouldn't impugn your integrity simply because we have different value systems.
Translations
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Origin
Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), fromBorrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), from pugnus (“fist”), as in English pugilism (“fighting with fists, boxing”).
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Forms
impugns, impugning, impugned, impugnedSynonyms
10 synonymsAntonyms
3 antonymsWord family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle