Definitions for impugn

impugn im·pugn

Spelling: [im-pyoon]
IPA: /ɪmˈpyun/

Impugn is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in impugn (gimnpu).

Definitions for impugn

verb (used with object)

  1. to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
  2. Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
  3. Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.

Origin of impugn

1325-75; Middle English impugnen Middle French impugner Latin impugnāre to attack, equivalent to im- im-1 + pugnāre to fight, der

Examples for impugn

I impugn neither his morality nor his motives—only his rationality.

I will not impugn the 174intelligence of this jury by a review of the evidence in so plain a case.

But as you are about to stake your life on the issue, I cannot impugn your sincerity.

Not being able to impugn her beauty, they attacked her costume.

“I think the jury will see it as a desperate attempt to try and impugn his character,” Slotnick says.

"I am not attempting to impugn the qualifications of the witness," I snapped.

If you do, he will have to swear to his words; and we are perfectly sure that no one will be found to impugn him.

Defense lawyers will look for inconsistencies in the same records as they try to impugn her credibility further.

Your loyalty is very touching, dear child, and I would be the last to impugn it.

Neeld admitted that he had no reason to impugn the Major's character.

Word Value for impugn
Scrable

11

Words with friends

16

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