impugns








verb (used with object)

  1. to challenge as false (another’s statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
  2. Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify.
  3. Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.

verb

  1. (tr) to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize
v.

“attack by argument,” late 14c., from Old French impugner, from Latin impugnare “to assault, to attack,” from assimilated form of in- “into, in, on, upon” (see in- (2)) + pugnare “to fight” (see pugnacious). Related: Impugned; impugning.

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