impugn — to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpjuːn/
Example Sentences
- The politician tried to impugn his opponent's campaign promises as unrealistic.
- My mom always impugns my cooking skills, but she still eats everything I make!
- Don't impugn my Netflix password sharing skills - I'm a pro at managing multiple profiles.
impugn
VERB[/ɪmˈpjuːn/]
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question
The defense lawyer stood up to impugn the witness's shaky testimony.
He impugns the tune beneath the dune!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin impugnare, meaning 'to attack or fight against.' The word combines the idea of launching an assault, but instead of physical combat, it's an attack on someone's credibility or arguments.
Breakdown
im- (against/into) + pugn- (fight, from pugnare 'to fight') + -are (verb ending)
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📝Examples
“The politician tried to impugn his opponent's campaign promises as unrealistic.”
“My mom always impugns my cooking skills, but she still eats everything I make!”
“Don't impugn my Netflix password sharing skills - I'm a pro at managing multiple profiles.”
“The journalist's article impugned the company's environmental claims.”
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