Meaning & use
impugn
To challenge or attack the truth, honesty, or value of something, especially someone's motives or character.
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The lawyer tried to impugn the witness's credibility during cross-examination.
She refused to let anyone impugn her integrity without proof.
A note on using this word
'Impune' is a common misspelling; the correct spelling is 'impugn,' with a silent g.
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