to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically.
What does it mean to impune someone?
1 : to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity impugned the defendant's character. 2 obsolete.
How do you use the word impugn?
Impugn in a Sentence ?
- The mayor leaked news of the arrest to the media to impugn his opponent's character.
- How dare you impugn the integrity of our local councilman simply because of a Twitter rumor!
