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impugn

Impugn (verb) means to assault, attack.

verb
1
To assault, attack.
2
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), from pugnus (“fist”), as in English pugilism (“fighting with fists, boxing”).

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What is the meaning of impugn?

"impugn" (verb) means to assault, attack.

What are the different meanings of impugn?

"impugn" has 2 main meanings: 1. To assault, attack; 2. To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.

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