Synonyms of impugned

impugned

verb

past tense of impugn

as in criticized

formal to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggesting that someone is not honest and should not be trusted

He impugned his rival's character.

Her motives have been scrutinized and impugned.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticized
• blamed
• denounced
• condemned
• accused
• appealed
• cited
• tried
• prosecuted
• summoned
• implicated
• called (on)
• faulted
• indicted
• censured
• defamed
• incriminated
• castigated
• charged
• damned
• impeached
• reproached
• reprobated
• taxed
• chided
• rebuked
• framed
• reported
• named
• criminated
• sued
• reproved
• arraigned
• booked
• informed (against)
• chid
• inculpated
• retaliated
• recriminated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defended
• advocated
• justified
• championed
• excused
• remitted
• forgave
• pardoned
• vindicated
• acquitted
• cleared
• exonerated
• shrived
• absolved
• exculpated
• shrove