Synonyms of impeachment

impeachment

noun

as in arraignment

Related Words

• arraignment
• condemnation
• censure
• denunciation
• countercharge
• accusation
• counteraccusation
• allegation
• indictment
• recrimination
• crimination
• plea
• implication
• complaint
• count
• rap
• charge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of impeachment

The House approved articles of impeachment against him in 2019 on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress before the Senate acquitted him in February 2020. — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2026

Democrats will more likely focus their impeachment efforts on Cabinet members. — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Since the 1979 Revolution, all who have held the role have faced dark fates, from impeachment and political isolation to travel bans and house arrest. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

The chorus of calls for Cabinet officials to exit office this week come after Suzanne Bonamici introduced articles of impeachment for McMahon this summer. — Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Under Tuesday's motion, the House must vote on the impeachment articles in the next two days. — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Given Democrats are already talking about a third impeachment, losing the House and/or Senate would not be without personal risk for the president. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026

The era became a stress test of the system of checks and balances as Congress and the White House sparred — and ultimately led to the president’s impeachment. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Later, Maxwell also testified against Paxton during the Texas House 2023 impeachment trial, where Paxton was impeached but later acquitted by the Senate on all charges. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026