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- [im-peech-muh nt]
- /ɪmˈpitʃ mənt/
- /ɪmˈpiːʧmənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-peech-muh nt]
- /ɪmˈpitʃ mənt/
Definitions of impeachment word
- noun impeachment the impeaching of a public official before an appropriate tribunal. 1
- noun impeachment (in Congress or a state legislature) the presentation of formal charges against a public official by the lower house, trial to be before the upper house. 1
- noun impeachment demonstration that a witness is less worthy of belief. 1
- noun impeachment the act of impeaching. 1
- noun impeachment the state of being impeached. 1
- noun impeachment The act of impeaching a public official, either elected or appointed, before a tribunal charged with determining the facts of the matter. 1
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Origin of impeachment
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English empechement < Anglo-French. See impeach, -ment
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Parts of speech for Impeachment
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impeachment popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impeachment
noun impeachment
- complaint — A complaint is a statement in which you express your dissatisfaction with a particular situation.
- denunciation — Denunciation of someone or something is severe public criticism of them.
- allegation — An allegation is a statement saying that someone has done something wrong.
- indictment — an act of indicting.
- insinuation — an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature: She made nasty insinuations about her rivals.
Antonyms for impeachment
noun impeachment
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- approval — If you win someone's approval for something that you ask for or suggest, they agree to it.
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