Definitions for impugn
ɪmˈpyunim·pugn

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. impugnverb

   attack as false or wrong

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. impugnverb

   To assault, attack.

2. impugnverb

   To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.

3. Etymology: From impugno, from in- + pugno, from pugnus (as in English pugilism), from roots.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To IMPUGNverb

   To attack; to assault.

   Etymology: impugner, Fr. impugno, Lat.

   Of a strange nature is the suit you follow;
   Yet in such rule, that the Venetian law
   Cannot impugn you. William Shakespeare, Merch. of Venice.

   I cannot think myself engaged to discourse of lots, as to their nature, use, and allowableness; and that not only in matters of moment and business, but also of recreation, which is indeed impugned by some, though better defended by others. Robert South, Sermons.

   St. Hierom reporteth, that he saw one of these in his time; but the truth hereof I will not rashly impugn, or over-boldly affirm. Henry Peacham, on Drawing.

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1. impugn

   To impugn is to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; to question, challenge, criticize, or express doubt or suspicion about something or someone.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Impugnverb

   to attack by words or arguments; to contradict; to assail; to call in question; to make insinuations against; to gainsay; to oppose

2. Etymology: [OE. impugnen, F. impugner, fr. L. impugnare; in on, against + pugnare to flight. See Pugnacious.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Impugn

   im-pūn′, v.t. to oppose: to attack by words or arguments: to call in question.—adj. Impugn′able.—ns. Impugn′er; Impugn′ment. [L. impugnāre—in, against, pugnāre, to fight.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of impugn in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of impugn in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of impugn in a Sentence

1. Alan Rosen:

   This lawsuit is an effort to impugn the good reputation of the hard-working men and women of the Precinct One Constable's Office, i believe our system of due process works and that justice and truth will prevail as facts in this case come to light.

2. Anthony Weiner:

   I think it's pretty outrageous, i think the idea to take someone who's served in government for 20 years and impugn her in that way is outrageous. I mean he wants to make me a campaign issue. I'm not going to indulge that.

3. Dane Schiller:

   We are not the investigative agency for such allegations, be them administrative, civil or criminal, this lawsuit is an effort to impugn the good reputation of the hard-working men and women of the Precinct One Constable's Office.

4. Fred Yang:

   Of course it is offensive that he would use this to impugn Asian-Americans, but I also think he's in as much trouble for his original comments about Latinos, then trying to explain it away by criticizing Asians.

5. Cecile Richards:

   They're using these very highly edited videos, sensationalized videos, to try to impugn and smear the name of Planned Parenthood, these activists, these militant anti-abortion activists...do nothing to improve the health and safety of women.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=impugn
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Impugn
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=impugn
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impugn
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=impugn