Main Entry:

im·pugn

Pronunciation:

\im-ˈpyün\

Function:

transitive verb

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French empugner, from Latin inpugnare, from in- + pugnare to fight — more at pungent

Date:

14th century

1: to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity <impugned the defendant's character>2obsolete a: assail b: resist

— im·pugn·able \-ˈpyü-nə-bəl\ adjective

— im·pugn·er \-nər\ noun