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impugning Meaning & Definition

What Does Impugning Mean?

As a verb, impugning means present participle and gerund of impugn.

Quick Facts About Impugning

Part of speechverb
Synonymscall into question, challenge and contest
Antonymsauthenticate, endorse and support

Impugning Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of impugn

Verb

  1. To assault, attack.
  2. To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.

Synonyms of Impugning

Impugning synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Impugning

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Impugning

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Frequently Asked Questions About Impugning

What part of speech is impugning?

Impugning is a verb.

What is another word for impugning?

Close synonyms of impugning are call into question, challenge and contest. See the full list of impugning synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of impugning?

Antonyms of impugning include authenticate, endorse and support.

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