How to Pronounce "impugning"
word
ˌɪmˈpjunɪŋ
im-PYOO-ning
ɪmpjˈuːnɪŋ
im-PYOON-ing
Definition
Questioning or challenging the truth, honesty, or validity of something, often a person's motives, reputation, or statements.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpjunɪŋ
British English
ɪmpjˈuːnɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PYOO-ning
UK
im-PYOON-ing
Listen in Context
He was impugning her honesty at the meeting.
They are impugning the results of the election.
By impugning my intentions, you question my loyalty.
Journalists accused the politician of impugning the integrity of the committee.