Meaning & use
Impugned
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Challenged or disputed the truth, validity, or integrity of something, especially by making insinuations.
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The lawyer impugned the witness's credibility during cross-examination.
Her motives were impugned by rivals who doubted her sincerity.
A note on using this word
"Impugn" comes from the Latin "impugnare," meaning "to attack," and is typically used in formal or legal contexts.
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