impugning

im·pugn

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of impugning word

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

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Origin of impugning

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 Impugning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Impugning

impugning 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.

According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for impugning

adjective impugning

anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
privative — causing, or tending to cause, deprivation.
negative — expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
dissentient — dissenting, especially from the opinion of the majority.
recusant — refusing to submit, comply, etc.

All 5 Synonyms of impugning