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 scandal led to Clinton's impeachment in December 1998 on the grounds of perjury to a grand jury and obstruction of justice. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

In July 2025, the National Museum of American History removed references to Trump from an exhibit on presidential impeachment but later restored them, though with some slight changes to the text. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Sara Duterte, vice president of the Philippines, has appeared in court to face impeachment proceedings in a trial that has brought long-standing political tensions to a head. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Federal judges hold lifetime appointments under Article III of the Constitution and can be removed only through impeachment by the House and conviction by the Senate. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026

In addition to being accused of adultery by his estranged wife, Paxton, a staunch MAGA ally, has faced felony securities fraud charges, an FBI investigation into corruption and state impeachment hearings that ended in an acquittal. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Joseph Estrada; the four articles of impeachment concern bribery, corruption, violation of public trust, and violation of the constitution. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Tom Gaumont, 74, an Army veteran and former history teacher, remembered the 1976 bicentennial as a more hopeful time, despite the aftershocks of President Richard Nixon's resignation under threat of impeachment. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

But with Trump returning to office and previous Democratic attempts to rein in his power through impeachment falling flat, the kind of Trump accountability messages pushed by the incumbents didn’t stick among constituents. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 July 2026