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present tense third-person singular of impugn
Synonyms & Antonyms of impugns
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 & Near Synonyms for impugns
- blames,
- calls (on),
- castigates,
- censures,
- condemns,
- criticizes,
- damns,
- denounces,
- faults,
- reproaches,
- reprobates
- accuses,
- charges,
- criminates,
- defames
- [archaic],
- impeaches,
- incriminates,
- indicts
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for impugns
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“Impugns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impugns. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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