impeach
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for impeach, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To formally charge a public official with misconduct, often as a step toward removing them from office.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use impeach
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
impeach the president
impeach a witness
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman empecher, from Latin impedicare, "to fetter, entangle" — related to the French empecher, "to prevent".
Full origin of impeach →Frequently asked questions
What does “impeach” mean?
The word “impeach” means to formally charge a public official with misconduct, often as a step toward removing them from office. In plain terms, to formally accuse an official of wrongdoing, or to challenge whether a witness can be trusted.
How do you pronounce “impeach”?
“Impeach” is pronounced ihm-PEECH (/ɪmˈpiːt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “impeach” in a sentence?
Here is “impeach” used in a sentence: “Congress voted to impeach the president.”
What part of speech is “impeach”?
“Impeach” is a verb.
Where does the word “impeach” come from?
The word “impeach” comes from Latin. From Anglo-Norman empecher, from Latin impedicare, "to fetter, entangle" — related to the French empecher, "to prevent".
How many meanings does “impeach” have?
“Impeach” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to formally charge a public official with misconduct, often as a step toward removing them from office.
