单词 | impugn |
释义 | impugn —impugnable, adj. —impugnability, n. —impugner, n. —impugnment, n. /im pyoohn"/, v.t. 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. Obs. to attack (a person) physically. [1325-75; ME impugnen < MF impugner < L impugnare to attack, equiv. to im- IM-1 + pugnare to fight, deriv. of pugnus fist; see PUGNACIOUS] Syn. 1. attack, asperse, malign, criticize, censure. |
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