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- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
- /ɪm.ˈpjuː.nəbl/
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- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
Definitions of impugnable word
- verb with object impugnable to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. 1
- verb with object impugnable Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. 1
- verb with object impugnable Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically. 1
- noun impugnable That can be impugned; open to (verbal) attack, open to question. 1
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Origin of impugnable
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 Impugnable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impugnable 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.
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impugnable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impugnable
adj impugnable
- indecisive — characterized by indecision, as persons; irresolute; undecided.
- unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- problematic — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.
- insecure — subject to fears, doubts, etc.; not self-confident or assured: an insecure person.
- suspicious — tending to cause or excite suspicion; questionable: suspicious behavior.
adjective impugnable
- unclear — free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness; light: a clear day.
- doubtable — (uncommon) Capable of being doubted; doubtful; dubious; dubitable. See usage notes below.
- equivocal — Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
- doubtful — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dynamite — A high explosive consisting of nitroglycerine mixed with an absorbent material and typically molded into sticks.
Antonyms for impugnable
adj impugnable
- determined — If you are determined to do something, you have made a firm decision to do it and will not let anything stop you.
- undoubted — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- settled — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- trustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- trusty — able to be trusted or relied on; trustworthy; reliable.
adjective impugnable
- exact — Not approximated in any way; precise.
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