Word of the Day:
impugn
What It Means
To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.
For quotations using this term, see Citations:impugn.
Impugn in Context
“[The fact] that Americans’ trust in government is at historic lows […] makes it easier for politicians to impugn the system – courts, parties, and institutions.”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), from pugnus (“fist”), as in English pugilism (“fighting with fists, boxing”).
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