verb
impugn
Impugn (verb) means to attack or assault someone or something.
verb
1
To attack or assault someone or something.
2
To challenge or criticise someone's honesty, motives or claims, often in words.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, formed from im- + pugnō ("fight"), from pugnus ("fist") — the same root as in English pugilism ("fighting with fists, boxing").
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of impugn?
"impugn" (verb) means to attack or assault someone or something.
What is the opposite of impugn?
Opposites of "impugn" include approve, defend, support, affirm, endorse.
What are the different meanings of impugn?
"impugn" has 2 main meanings: 1. To attack or assault someone or something; 2. To challenge or criticise someone's honesty, motives or claims, often in words.
