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impugned

UK
/ɪmˈpjuːnd/
US
/ɪmˈpjunəd/

Translations

impugnedadjective
more impugned
Comp.
most impugned
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpjuːnd/
US
/ɪmˈpjun(d)/
contestéAu sens juridique ou formel : mis en doute, contesté.
The impugned evidence was dismissed by the court due to lack of credibility.
La preuve contestée a été écartée par le tribunal faute de crédibilité.
Additional translations
mis en causeEmploi fréquent dans le registre juridique et argumentatif.
Synonyms
attacked
disputed
questioned
challenged
called into question
rebutted
contested
assailed
denounced
criticized
impugnverb

impugned

Past Simple

impugned
Past Simple
impugned
Past Participle
impugning
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpjuːn/
US
/ɪmˈpjun/
mettre en douteSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou formel.
The lawyer attempted to impugn the credibility of the witness by presenting contradictory evidence.
L’avocat a tenté de mettre en doute la crédibilité du témoin en présentant des preuves contradictoires.
Additional translations
assaillirSens vieilli ou littéraire.
Synonyms
question
challenge
denounce
refute
attack
contest
dispute

Definitions

impugnedadjective
Challenged or called into question, especially regarding truth, validity, or integrity.
The impugned evidence was dismissed by the court due to lack of credibility.
impugnverb
To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive; to call into question.
The lawyer attempted to impugn the credibility of the witness by presenting contradictory evidence.
Archaic: to assail or attack physically.
The chronicler recorded how the rebels impugned the city gates at dawn.
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