Antonyms for impugn

Grammar : Verb

Spell : im-pyoon

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpyun

Definition of impugn

Origin : "attack by argument," late 14c., from Old French impugner, from Latin impugnare "to assault, to attack," from assimilated form of in- "into, in, on, upon" (see in- (2)) + pugnare "to fight" (see pugnacious). Related: Impugned; impugning.

verb criticize, challenge

Example sentences :

If you do, he will have to swear to his words; and we are perfectly sure that no one will be found to impugn him.
Extract from : « Theaetetus » by Plato

But as you are about to stake your life on the issue, I cannot impugn your sincerity.
Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume I (of II) » by Charles James Lever

Neeld admitted that he had no reason to impugn the Major's character.
Extract from : « Tristram of Blent » by Anthony Hope

I will not impugn the 174intelligence of this jury by a review of the evidence in so plain a case.
Extract from : « The Hindered Hand » by Sutton E. Griggs

Not being able to impugn her beauty, they attacked her costume.
Extract from : « Notre-Dame de Paris » by Victor Hugo

Your loyalty is very touching, dear child, and I would be the last to impugn it.
Extract from : « The Fifth Ace » by Douglas Grant

"I am not attempting to impugn the qualifications of the witness," I snapped.
Extract from : « ...Or Your Money Back » by Gordon Randall Garrett

I impugn neither his morality nor his motives—only his rationality.
Extract from : « Theft » by Jack London

I do not wish to impugn his motives, mistaken as I suppose them.
Extract from : « The Master of the Shell » by Talbot Baines Reed

For you—for any of us—to impugn the honesty of a man whose shadow we're not fit to walk in——!
Extract from : « The Big Drum » by Arthur Pinero

Synonyms for impugn

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