Definitions for impugns

impugns im·pugn

Spelling: [im-pyoon]
IPA: /ɪmˈpyun/

Impugns is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 166 anagrams from letters in impugns (gimnpsu).

Definitions for impugns

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 impugns

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

Examples for impugns

He impugns it here by the same argument which we also read in the Theætêtus.

Aristotle notices this opinion as held by some persons (not naming Plato), but impugns it as erroneous.

And this goes deeper than the private life—it impugns the sanctity of our intentions.

Plato has not made good his refutation — the thesis which he impugns is true.

Calvin (who had met Quintin in Paris) describes the doctrines he impugns as pantheistic and antinomian.

Plato, when he impugns the doctrine of Protagoras, states that doctrine without the qualification properly belonging to it.

Aristotle impugns, as alike untenable, both the two properties here alleged number and self-motion.

It is curious, how he produces evidence, supporting the very assertions whose accuracy he impugns.

Gents, since you impugns my integrity, my only word is, Make your next move.

Word Value for impugns
Scrable

12

Words with friends

17

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