Meaning & use
Impeached
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Formally charged a public official with misconduct in office; more broadly, challenged the credibility or integrity of something.
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The president was impeached by the House of Representatives.
The defense attorney impeached the witness's testimony by pointing out inconsistencies.
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In law, "impeach" can mean both to formally charge an official and to challenge a witness's credibility; being impeached does not automatically mean removal from office.
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2. verb
Challenged the credibility or reliability of a witness or piece of evidence.
The lawyer impeached the witness's earlier statement using a recorded interview.
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