Antonyms for impugned

Grammar : Verb

Spell : im-pyoon

Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpyun

Definition of impugned

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 :

No breath of scandal touched her fair name, or impugned her devotion to Henry.
Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard

He had impugned their skill in the hunt, and they were ravenous for him.
Extract from : « The heart of happy hollow » by Paul Laurence Dunbar

There was irritation in his voice, as though Mike had impugned the memory of a friend.
Extract from : « Unwise Child » by Gordon Randall Garrett

“And impugned by three gentlemen,” said Bruce, who felt how thoroughly he was in disgrace.
Extract from : « Julian Home » by Dean Frederic W. Farrar

But I can correct it now, and shall do it; for now my motives cannot be impugned.
Extract from : « The Letters Of Mark Twain, Volume 3, 1876-1885 » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

But here again M. Rollinat's veracity is impugned on all sides.
Extract from : « Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician » by Frederick Niecks

Yet at the time his motives were impugned, and not without much reason.
Extract from : « Lord Randolph Churchill » by Winston Spencer Churchill

Yet, where he felt that his honour was impugned, none could be more sensitive or more resolute.
Extract from : « Michael Faraday » by J. H. Gladstone

That is, when the honor of the ladies of his family is impugned.
Extract from : « Mrs. Darrell » by Foxcroft Davis

The old man was most indignant that his honor should be impugned in such manner.
Extract from : « The Exiles of Florida » by Joshua R. Giddings

Synonyms for impugned

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