impugned
The word “impugned” has 2 syllables: im-pugned
It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpjuːnd/
What is synonym and antonym for impugned?
In the thesaurus, “impugned” has 37 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for impugned along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for impugned
- accused
- appealed
- arraigned
- blamed
- booked
- castigated
- censured
- charged
- chid
- chided
- cited
- condemned
- criminated
- criticized
- damned
- defamed
- denounced
- faulted
- framed
- impeached
- implicated
- incriminated
- inculpated
- indicted
- named
- prosecuted
- rebuked
- recriminated
- reported
- reproached
- reprobated
- reproved
- retaliated
- sued
- summoned
- taxed
- tried
Antonyms for impugned
- absolved
- acquitted
- advocated
- championed
- cleared
- defended
- exculpated
- excused
- exonerated
- forgave
- justified
- pardoned
- remitted
- shrived
- shrove
- vindicated
Meanings of impugned
- verb
- To assault, attack.
- To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.
Example Sentences
- His reputation was unfairly impugned by false accusations.
- They impugned her integrity without presenting any proof.
- The editor impugned the author’s sources in the review.
- He felt deeply offended when his motives were impugned.
- The committee’s findings were impugned by several experts.
On this page you'll find 53 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impugned, such as: absolved, accused, acquitted, advocated, appealed, arraigned, blamed.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
questioned
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impeached
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accused
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