impugned

[im-pyooned]

impugned Definition

challenged or questioned the truth, validity, or honesty of something or someone.

Using impugned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "impugned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The lawyer impugned the witness's testimony.

  • Example

    His integrity was impugned by the accusations.

  • Example

    The study's methodology was impugned by several experts in the field.

impugned Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: impugned in Brief

The verb 'impugned' [im-pyooned] means to challenge or question the truth, validity, or honesty of something or someone. It is often used in legal contexts, as in 'The lawyer impugned the witness's testimony,' but can also be used more generally, as in 'His integrity was impugned by the accusations.' Synonyms include 'dispute,' 'challenge,' and 'question.'