impugn

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of; cast doubt on.

   For quotations using this term, see Citations:impugn.

Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), from pugnus (“fist”), as in English pugilism (“fighting with fists, boxing”).

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