impugn
verb [T] /ɪmˈpjuːn/ formalDefinition
› to cause people to doubt someone's character, qualities, or reputation by criticizing them: Are you impugning my competence as a professional designer?Damaging reputationDisapproving and criticizing
(Definition of impugn verb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- besmirch verb
- black mark noun
- blacken verb (SPOIL)
- blot your copybook idiom
- calumny noun
- drag sb's name through the mire/mud idiom
- give a dog a bad name idiom
- hurl/throw/sling mud at sb idiom
- libel noun
- mudslinging noun
- show someone in a bad light idiom
- slander noun
- slander verb
- slur noun (CRITICISM)
- slur verb (CRITICIZE)
- smear noun (ACCUSING)
- smear verb (ACCUSE)
- stab noun
- sully verb
- vilify verb
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Damaging reputation
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