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- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
- /ɪm.ˈpjuːn.mənt/
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- [im-pyoon]
- /ɪmˈpyun/
Definitions of impugnment word
- verb with object impugnment to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon. 1
- verb with object impugnment Archaic. to assail (a person) by words or arguments; vilify. 1
- verb with object impugnment Obsolete. to attack (a person) physically. 1
- noun impugnment The act of impugning, or the state of being impugned. 1
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Origin of impugnment
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English impugnen < Middle French impugner < Latin impugnāre to attack, equivalent to im- im-1 + pugnāre to fight, derivative of pugnus fist; see pugnacious
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Parts of speech for Impugnment
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impugnment popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
impugnment usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impugnment
noun impugnment
- criticism — the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc
- abuse — Abuse of someone is cruel and violent treatment of them.
- aggression — Aggression is a quality of anger and determination that makes you ready to attack other people.
- pugnacity — inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative.
- belligerence — the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness
Antonyms for impugnment
noun impugnment
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- commendation — the act or an instance of commending; praise
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- protection — the act of protecting or the state of being protected; preservation from injury or harm.
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