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- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
- /ɪmˈpjuːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
Definitions of impugn word
- verb with object impugn to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. 1
- verb with object impugn Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. 1
- verb with object impugn Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically. 1
- noun impugn Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question. 1
- transitive verb impugn call into question 1
- verb impugn If you impugn something such as someone's motives or integrity, you imply that they are not entirely honest or honourable. 0
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Origin of impugn
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English impugnen < Middle French impugner < Latin impugnāre to attack, equivalent to im- im-1 + pugnāre to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; see pugnacious
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Parts of speech for Impugn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impugn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
impugn usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impugn
verb impugn
- assail — If someone assails you, they criticize you strongly.
- contravene — To contravene a law or rule means to do something that is forbidden by the law or rule.
- knock — to strike a sounding blow with the fist, knuckles, or anything hard, especially on a door, window, or the like, as in seeking admittance, calling attention, or giving a signal: to knock on the door before entering.
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- blast — A blast is a big explosion, especially one caused by a bomb.
Antonyms for impugn
verb impugn
- 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.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- concede — If you concede something, you admit, often unwillingly, that it is true or correct.
- corroborate — To corroborate something that has been said or reported means to provide evidence or information that supports it.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
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