impugn
to attack as false or call into question
Impugn in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing impugn in a sentence.
The lawyer sought to impugn the credibility of the prosecution's witness.
Opposing counsel sought to impugn the witness's testimony by exposing inconsistencies in her earlier statements.
Using “impugn” well
Impugn means to attack the truth or integrity of something by questioning it, and it pairs naturally with claims, motives, or credibility. Do not confuse it with impute, which means to attribute.
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