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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024im•pugn /ɪmˈpyun/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to cast doubt upon:The lawyer impugned the witness's story.
im•pugn•er, n. [countable]See -pugn-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024im•pugn (im pyo̅o̅n′),USA pronunciation v.t. - to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.);
cast doubt upon. - [Archaic.]to assail (a person) by words or arguments;
vilify. - [Obs.]to attack (a person) physically.
- Latin impugnāre to attack, equivalent. to im- im-1 + pugnāre to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; see pugnacious
- Middle French impugner
- Middle English impugnen 1325–75
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure.
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