Synonyms for impugn
ɪmˈpyunim·pugn

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1. impugnverb

   Synonyms:
   dispute, contradict, deny, oppugn, disavow, contest, challenge, call in question, negate

   Antonyms:
   endorse, authenticate, support

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1. impugn

   Synonyms:
   gainsay, controvert, oppose, deny, attack, blame

   Antonyms:
   declare, state, allege, propose, defend, repel, approve, commend

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1. impugnverb

   attack as false or wrong

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1. impugnverb

   Synonyms:
   attack, assail, oppose, resist, contradict, gainsay, call in question

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1. Alan Rosen:

   This lawsuit is an effort to impugn the good reputation of the hard-working men and women of the Precinct One Constable's Office, i believe our system of due process works and that justice and truth will prevail as facts in this case come to light.

2. Cecile Richards:

   They're using these very highly edited videos, sensationalized videos, to try to impugn and smear the name of Planned Parenthood, these activists, these militant anti-abortion activists...do nothing to improve the health and safety of women.

3. Fred Yang:

   Of course it is offensive that he would use this to impugn Asian-Americans, but I also think he's in as much trouble for his original comments about Latinos, then trying to explain it away by criticizing Asians.

4. Dane Schiller:

   We are not the investigative agency for such allegations, be them administrative, civil or criminal, this lawsuit is an effort to impugn the good reputation of the hard-working men and women of the Precinct One Constable's Office.

5. Anthony Weiner:

   I think it's pretty outrageous, i think the idea to take someone who's served in government for 20 years and impugn her in that way is outrageous. I mean he wants to make me a campaign issue. I'm not going to indulge that.