impugns

im·pugn

I i

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of impugns word

verb with object impugns to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. 1
verb with object impugns Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. 1
verb with object impugns Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically. 1
noun impugns Third-person singular simple present indicative form of impugn. 1

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Origin of impugns

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 Impugns

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Impugns

impugns 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 75% 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.

impugns usage trend in Literature

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