impugning

Meanings

• Verb

  To question the validity or legitimacy of something, especially in a formal or legal context.

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Antonyms

authenticate , endorse , support

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Synonyms

call into question , challenge , contest , contradict , deny , disavow , dispute , negate , oppugn

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Variants

List of all variants of impugning that leads to same result
impugn , impugnable , impugned , impugner , impugners , impugning , impugns

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Etymology

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Originated from the Latin word 'impugnare' which means 'to attack' or 'to assault'

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Trivia

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1. Impugning is an important aspect of the legal system, allowing for the examination and verification of evidence and testimony.

2. The term 'impugn' has also been used in literature, such as in Shakespeare's 'Othello', where Iago impugns Desdemona's character.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impeachment: A formal process in legislative bodies to remove an elected official from office due to misconduct or incompetence.

2. Libel: Written or published false statements that harm a person's reputation.

3. Slander: Oral or spoken false statements that harm a person's reputation.

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Culture

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Impugning has been used extensively in legal contexts, particularly during trials and appeals, to challenge the validity or authenticity of evidence or testimony.

How to Memorize "impugning"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a judge questioning the validity of evidence in a courtroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of challenging or questioning something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: I'm Pugging, I'm questioning.

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