impugn
verb | /impugn/
dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)
impugn
verb | /impugn/
Advanced WordsHARDdispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive)
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Examples
"He impugned the accuracy of the report with evidence of errors."
"The defense attempted to impugn the witness's credibility."
Mnemonic Trick
IMPUGN → IM + PUGN (fight): to fight against (attack credibility).
Etymology
From Latin impugnare “to fight against.”
Used for attacking truth or motive.
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