IMPUGNS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

impugns

verb

present tense third-person singular of impugn

as in criticizes

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.

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Recent Examples of impugns Harbour wants to explain his side of a tabloid story that impugns not just his relationship with a colleague, but his professionalism. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 10 June 2026 None of this impugns Moskowitz’s or Fry’s motives. — Patrick Eddington, Oc Register, 1 June 2026

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Woodland mayor criticizes federal account Woodland Mayor Tom Stallard also challenged Homeland Security’s version of events in a statement released with the police department’s initial findings.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The ad linked to the suit criticizes Attorney General James Uthmeier specifically.

— Justin Garcia, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of criticizes

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However, a Haitian source who is familiar with the issue, blames Green for the delays.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
The American Entertainment Alliance blames the current state of industry consolidation on the end of the FCC’s Financial Interest & Syndication Rules more than 30 years ago.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of blames

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As the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises proceed, North Korea denounces them as invasion rehearsals, launches missiles and vows stronger deterrence, even as analysts say scaling back drills could weaken long-term allied readiness.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
The project denounces Haiti’s justice system through the story of a woman imprisoned for years without trial and later judged not by law, but by scripture.

— Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of denounces

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One invective accuses the directors of destroying the truth-telling potential of documentary.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
The October filing accuses officials of violating her rights to speak, practice her faith and hold political beliefs.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of accuses

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The documentary condemns The Swan for manufacturing reality, while offering its own more morally satisfying reality.

— Danielle Pergament, Allure, 29 Sep. 2026
The government silences critics, shuts down free press and condemns other political parties.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

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