Impugning Meaning in English

word · lemma: impugn

US

ˌɪmˈpjunɪŋ

im-PYOO-ning

UK

ɪmpjˈuːnɪŋ

im-PYOON-ing

Definition

Questioning or challenging the truth, honesty, or validity of something, often a person's motives, reputation, or statements.

Usage & Nuances

"Impugning" is formal and usually appears in legal, academic, or journalistic contexts; it often collocates with words like 'motives,' 'integrity,' and 'reputation.' It's used when doubting or attacking someone's honesty or credibility, never for objects or physical things.

• Spanish: impugnar - poner en duda (reputación u honestidad)
• Portuguese (BR): impugnar - questionar (reputação ou honestidade)
• Portuguese (PT): impugnar - questionar (reputação ou honestidade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 质疑 - 指责（信誉、动机等）
• Chinese (Traditional): 質疑 - 指責（聲譽、動機等）
• Hindi: आक्षेप लगाना - संदेह करना (चरित्र या ईमानदारी पर)
• Arabic: الطعن في - التشكيك في (السمعة أو النوايا)
• Bengali: অপমান করা - সন্দেহ করা (বিশ্বাসযোগ্যতা নিয়ে প্রশ্ন তোলা)
• Russian: ставить под сомнение - оспаривать (честь, честность)
• Japanese: 疑問を投げかける - 非難する（信用や誠実さに対して）
• Vietnamese: nghi ngờ - đặt vấn đề (về danh dự, động cơ)
• Korean: 의심을 제기하다 - 비난하다 (동기나 명예 등)
• Turkish: itham etmek - şüpheyle yaklaşmak (dürüstlük ya da itibar için)
• Urdu: الزام لگانا - شک کرنا (کردار یا نیت پر)
• Indonesian: meragukan - menuduh (kejujuran atau niat)

Example Sentences

He was impugning her honesty at the meeting.

basic

They are impugning the results of the election.

basic

By impugning my intentions, you question my loyalty.

basic

Journalists accused the politician of impugning the integrity of the committee.

natural

She wasn't just disagreeing; she was impugning his motives in front of everyone.

natural

Any attempt at impugning her reputation failed because everyone trusted her.

natural