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impugnability

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im⋅pugn

  [im-pyoon]
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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; ME impugnen < MF impugner < L impugnāre to attack, equiv. to im- im- 1 + pugnāre to fight, deriv. 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

Synonyms:
1. attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure.
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