impugne

Meanings

• Verb

  To question the validity or legality of (a decision, action, or document); challenge.

  - "He impugned the judge's ruling in court."
  - "The opposing counsel impugned the witness's credibility."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with impugne
impugne , imagine , arrange

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Variants

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impugn , impugnable , impugned , impugner , impugners , impugning , impugns

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to throw an imp or jester at,' later came to mean 'to throw an imputation at,' i.e., to make an accusation or challenge.

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Trivia

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1. Impugne is a rare and interesting word that adds depth and sophistication to one's vocabulary.

2. Impugne is derived from the Latin word 'impugnare,' which means 'to throw an imp or jester at.'

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Related Concepts

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1. impeach: Impugne is a synonym for impeach, which refers to the process of formally accusing a public official of misconduct or wrongdoing.

2. imputation: Impugne involves making an imputation or an accusation against someone or something.

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Culture

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Impugne has been used extensively in legal contexts, particularly in trials and court proceedings, to challenge the validity or truth of evidence or testimony.

How to Memorize "impugne"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of impugne, think of the word 'impute,' which means 'to attribute or assign.' Impugne is similar, as it involves making an accusation or challenge.

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