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verb (used with object)
1.
to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
2.
Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
3.
Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English impugnen < Middle French impugner < Latin impugnāre to attack, equivalent to im- im-1 + pugnāre to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; see pugnacious
1325–75; Middle English impugnen < Middle French impugner < Latin impugnāre to attack, equivalent to im- im-1 + pugnāre to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; see pugnacious
Related forms
im·pugn·a·ble, adjective
im·pugn·a·bil·i·ty, noun
im·pugn·er, noun
im·pugn·ment, noun
un·im·pugn·a·ble, adjective
EXPANDun·im·pugned, adjective
COLLAPSESynonyms
1. attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure.
1. attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure.
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Word Origin & History
impugn
mid-14c., from O.Fr. impugner, from L. impugnare "to assault, to attack," from in- "upon" + pugnare "to fight" (see pugnacious).
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