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impugn

🇬🇧 UK/im'pju:n/🇺🇸 US
GREC2

Definitions

v.

To challenge or call into question the truth, validity, or honesty of something.

质疑；抨击；驳斥

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
+
pugnroot
=impugn

Common Collocations

  • 1.impugn credibility质疑可信度
  • 2.impugn integrity质疑正直

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The opposition party impugned the government's honesty.

  • 2.

    Don't impugn my motives; I acted with the best intentions.

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