Synonyms for impugned
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : im-pyoon |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpyun |
Top 10 synonyms for impugned Other synonyms for the word impugned
- call into question
- cast aspersions upon
- cast doubt upon
- come down on
- cut to shreds
- disaffirm
- gainsay
- knock
- negate
- negative
- oppose
- pin something on
- put down
- question
- resist
- run down
- skin alive
- slam
- smear
- stick it to
- swipe at
- throw doubt on
- throw the book at
- thumb nose at
- traduce
- trash
- traverse
- zap
- zing
Définition of impugned
Origin :- "attack by argument," late 14c., from Old French impugner, from Latin impugnare "to assault, to attack," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + pugnare "to fight" (see pugnacious). Related: Impugned; impugning.
- verb criticize, challenge
- No breath of scandal touched her fair name, or impugned her devotion to Henry.
- Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard
- He had impugned their skill in the hunt, and they were ravenous for him.
- Extract from : « The heart of happy hollow » by Paul Laurence Dunbar
- There was irritation in his voice, as though Mike had impugned the memory of a friend.
- Extract from : « Unwise Child » by Gordon Randall Garrett
- “And impugned by three gentlemen,” said Bruce, who felt how thoroughly he was in disgrace.
- Extract from : « Julian Home » by Dean Frederic W. Farrar
- But I can correct it now, and shall do it; for now my motives cannot be impugned.
- Extract from : « The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 3, 1876-1885 » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
- But here again M. Rollinat's veracity is impugned on all sides.
- Extract from : « Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician » by Frederick Niecks
- Yet at the time his motives were impugned, and not without much reason.
- Extract from : « Lord Randolph Churchill » by Winston Spencer Churchill
- Yet, where he felt that his honour was impugned, none could be more sensitive or more resolute.
- Extract from : « Michael Faraday » by J. H. Gladstone
- That is, when the honor of the ladies of his family is impugned.
- Extract from : « Mrs. Darrell » by Foxcroft Davis
- The old man was most indignant that his honor should be impugned in such manner.
- Extract from : « The Exiles of Florida » by Joshua R. Giddings
Antonyms for impugned
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