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Impugn: meaning, definitions and examples

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impugn

 

[ ษชmหˆpjun ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

challenge authority

To impugn means to call into question or challenge the validity of something, particularly in a manner that suggests doubt regarding its integrity or truthfulness. It is often used in a legal or rhetorical context, where one party questions the reliability of evidence or the motivations of another. Impugning is generally seen as an act of skepticism or criticism towards someone's statements, actions, or beliefs, indicating that the speaker does not accept what is presented at face value.

Synonyms

challenge, denounce, dispute, question.

Examples of usage

  • The lawyer impugned the witness's credibility.
  • He impugned her motives during the debate.
  • Many critics impugned the efficacy of the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "impugn" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contestar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคชเคฐเฅ€เคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช anzweifeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mempertanyakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพัะฟะพั€ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kwestionowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็•ฐ่ญฐใ‚’ๅ”ฑใˆใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contester

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ impugnar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท itiraz etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ฐ•ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุทุนู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ napadnout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ napadnรบลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ดจ็–‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izpodbijati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรณtmรฆla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ัั‹ ัˆั‹า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒแƒฆแƒ›แƒ“แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ etiraz etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ impugnar

Etymology

The word 'impugn' originates from the Latin verb 'impugnare', which means 'to fight against' or 'to attack'. Its roots can be traced back to 'in-' meaning 'against', and 'pugnare', meaning 'to fight'. The term entered the English language in the early 17th century, maintaining its connotation of opposition or challenge. Over time, it has evolved to specifically refer to questioning the honesty or integrity of a personโ€™s statements or actions. The word is commonly used in both legal and academic contexts, where the challenge or question posed carries significant weight. Its rich history reflects the longstanding importance of argumentation and debate in human discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,949, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.