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impugned

UK
/ɪmˈpjuːnd/
US
/ɪmˈpjunəd/

Translations

impugnedadjective
more impugned
Comp.
most impugned
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpjuːnd/
US
/ɪmˈpjun(d)/
The impugned decision was overturned by the higher court.
Оспариваемое решение было отменено вышестоящим судом.
Synonyms
denounced
assailed
contested
rebutted
called into question
challenged
questioned
disputed
attacked
criticized
impugnverb

impugned

Past Simple

impugned
Past Simple
impugned
Past Participle
impugning
Gerund
UK
/ɪmˈpjuːn/
US
/ɪmˈpjun/
He tried to impugn the integrity of the investigation.
Он пытался оспаривать честность расследования.
Additional translations
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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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