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impugn

verb

/ɪmˈpjuːn/

Meaning

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.

impugn someone’s character

challenge, dispute, question, attack, criticize

defend, support, uphold

impugn motives, impugn credibility, impugn character, impugn reputation

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

To repair or make something work again.

to allow someone to do something; to give permission

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely

to place things close together to compare or contrast them