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- [im-peech]
- /ɪmˈpitʃ/
- /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-peech]
- /ɪmˈpitʃ/
Definitions of impeach word
- verb with object impeach to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office. 1
- verb with object impeach Chiefly Law. to challenge the credibility of: to impeach a witness. 1
- verb with object impeach to bring an accusation against. 1
- verb with object impeach to call in question; cast an imputation upon: to impeach a person's motives. 1
- verb with object impeach to call to account. 1
- noun impeach Obsolete. impeachment. 1
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Origin of impeach
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English empechen, enpeshen < Anglo-French empecher < Late Latin impedicāre to fetter, trap, equivalent to Latin im- im-1 + pedic(a) a fetter (derivative of pēs foot) + -ā- thematic vowel + -re infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Impeach
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impeach popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
impeach usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impeach
verb impeach
- criticize — If you criticize someone or something, you express your disapproval of them by saying what you think is wrong with them.
- reprimand — a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
- discredit — to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
- indict — (of a grand jury) to bring a formal accusation against, as a means of bringing to trial: The grand jury indicted him for murder.
- accuse — If you accuse someone of doing something wrong or dishonest, you say or tell them that you believe that they did it.
Antonyms for impeach
verb impeach
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- absolve — If a report or investigation absolves someone from blame or responsibility, it formally states that he or she is not guilty or is not to blame.
- reply — followup
- commend — If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- flatter — to make flat.
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