impugned

im·pugn

I i

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
- /ɪmˈpjuːn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/

Definitions of impugned word

verb with object impugned to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. 1
verb with object impugned Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. 1
verb with object impugned Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically. 1
noun impugned Simple past tense and past participle of impugn. 1

See all 4 definitions of impugned

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Origin of impugned

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 Impugned

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Impugned

impugned 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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Synonyms for impugned

adjective impugned

contested — causing dispute or argument

Just one Synonym for impugned

Antonyms for impugned

verb impugned

agreed — If people are agreed on something, they have reached a joint decision on it or have the same opinion about it.
aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
allowed — to let have; give as one's share; grant as one's right: to allow a person $100 for expenses.
approved — An approved method or course of action is officially accepted as appropriate in a particular situation.
assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.

All 14 Antonyms of impugned