IMPUGN


Meaning of IMPUGN in English

v.

Pronunciation: im- ' pyün

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French empugner, from Latin inpugnare, from in- + pugnare to fight ― more at PUNGENT

Date: 14th century

1 : to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity < impugn ed the defendant's character>

2 obsolete a : ASSAIL b : RESIST

– im · pugn · able \ - ' pyü-n ə -b ə l \ adjective

– im · pugn · er \ -n ə r \ noun

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