Impugn
verb
To question or suggest that something is not true, honest or correct.
The lawyer impugned the witness's credibility by pointing out discrepancies in his testimony.
Often appears as...
- impugn someone's credibility
- impugn someone's integrity
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To attack or argue against, as false or lacking good sense.
Her integrity cannot be impugned, as she has always been an upstanding member of our community.
Often appears as...
- impugn a theory
- impugn a decision
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To question or suggest that something is not true, honest or correct.
The lawyer impugned the witness's credibility by pointing out discrepancies in his testimony.
Often appears as...
- impugn someone's credibility
- impugn someone's integrity
Usage tips
Formal
verb
To attack or argue against, as false or lacking good sense.
Her integrity cannot be impugned, as she has always been an upstanding member of our community.
Often appears as...
- impugn a theory
- impugn a decision
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations to challenge a statement or evidence.
The defense attorney impugned the reliability of the DNA evidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, suggesting disagreement or doubt about quality or truthfulness.
Journalists may impugn a politician's statement if it contradicts facts.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Speech
Used in formal or serious discussions, not in casual conversation.
The scholar impugned the new theory during the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations to challenge a statement or evidence.
The defense attorney impugned the reliability of the DNA evidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, suggesting disagreement or doubt about quality or truthfulness.
Journalists may impugn a politician's statement if it contradicts facts.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Speech
Used in formal or serious discussions, not in casual conversation.
The scholar impugned the new theory during the conference.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Context
Often used in legal situations to challenge a statement or evidence.
The defense attorney impugned the reliability of the DNA evidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, suggesting disagreement or doubt about quality or truthfulness.
Journalists may impugn a politician's statement if it contradicts facts.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Speech
Used in formal or serious discussions, not in casual conversation.
The scholar impugned the new theory during the conference.
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said you know this kind of levels the playing field a bit keeps me from having to compete with someone who's willing to break all the rules all the time but by and large most drivers feel that these are you know black boxes or spy boxes is a common descriptor for them that they're invading their privacy that they're impugning their dignity and that
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some some bias in place there's got to be some way we can take care of them if you're concerned about cops you concerned about systemic racism you say I was listening to someone say today that the systemic racism problem is impugning all police officers I have the exact opposite impression I think we
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said you know this kind of levels the playing field a bit keeps me from having to compete with someone who's willing to break all the rules all the time but by and large most drivers feel that these are you know black boxes or spy boxes is a common descriptor for them that they're invading their privacy that they're impugning their dignity and that
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LA92 Panel - Live PIPE...
some some bias in place there's got to be some way we can take care of them if you're concerned about cops you concerned about systemic racism you say I was listening to someone say today that the systemic racism problem is impugning all police officers I have the exact opposite impression I think we
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Dave Rubin
American Journalist
It really is this: you are either for liberty, you're for freedom, and you're for living how you want to live without infringing and impugning on anyone else's rights, or you want the state to deal with everything.
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Jessica Hecht
American Actress
I don't mean to in any way impugn the makers of Bentley, but that car is nuts. When I do drive, I drive a Toyota Prius. So driving around the streets of Albuquerque in a Bentley made me feel so fake-a-rooney.
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Edward R. Murrow
American Journalist
Senator McCarthy's reckless and unfounded attempt to impugn my loyalty is just one more example of his typical tactic of attempting to tie up to Communism anyone who disagrees with him.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
I don't want to impugn the motives of my colleagues, but my attitude is, speaking just for me, you either believe in border security or you don't.
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Terry Sanford
American Politician
We are tired of having our integrity impugned. We are tired of having our sincerity questioned. We are tired of having our intelligence insulted.
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Paul Gosar
American Politician
We impugn the private sector, we impugn main street America, and the bureaucracy cannot be held to any different standard whatsoever.
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Sidney Hook
American Philosopher
Before impugning an opponent's motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments.
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Dave Rubin
American Journalist
It really is this: you are either for liberty, you're for freedom, and you're for living how you want to live without infringing and impugning on anyone else's rights, or you want the state to deal with everything.
Quote examples
Jessica Hecht
American Actress
I don't mean to in any way impugn the makers of Bentley, but that car is nuts. When I do drive, I drive a Toyota Prius. So driving around the streets of Albuquerque in a Bentley made me feel so fake-a-rooney.
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Edward R. Murrow
American Journalist
Senator McCarthy's reckless and unfounded attempt to impugn my loyalty is just one more example of his typical tactic of attempting to tie up to Communism anyone who disagrees with him.
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John Kennedy
American Lawyer
I don't want to impugn the motives of my colleagues, but my attitude is, speaking just for me, you either believe in border security or you don't.
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Terry Sanford
American Politician
We are tired of having our integrity impugned. We are tired of having our sincerity questioned. We are tired of having our intelligence insulted.
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Paul Gosar
American Politician
We impugn the private sector, we impugn main street America, and the bureaucracy cannot be held to any different standard whatsoever.
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Sidney Hook
American Philosopher
Before impugning an opponent's motives, even when they legitimately may be impugned, answer his arguments.
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