Impugned - English meaning

idiom

Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

idiom

To cause doubts about something

Usage examples:

The fact that a party can be voted into power by a minority of the electorate calls into question t…

noun

A call to someone to participate in a competitive situation or fight to decide who is superior in terms of ability or strength.

Usage examples:

He accepted the challenge

verb

Exposure of the immune system to pathogenic organisms or antigens.

Usage examples:

Recently vaccinated calves should be protected from challenge

noun

Something needing great mental or physical effort in order to be done successfully, or the situation of facing this kind of effort

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[ c ] it’s a challenge being in a marriage when both partners have high-pressure jobs., [ c ] no ma…

noun

A disagreement or argument.

Usage examples:

A territorial dispute between the two countries

verb

Argue about (something).

Usage examples:

The point has been much disputed

noun

An argument or disagreement

Usage examples:

[ c ] management and the union are trying to resolve the dispute over working conditions., her skil…

verb

(especially in the us) charge (the holder of a public office) with misconduct.

Usage examples:

The governor served only one year before being impeached and convicted for fiscal fraud

verb

To formally accuse a public official of a serious crime in connection with their job

Usage examples:

The federal judge faces impeachment.

verb

Especially in the us, to formally accuse a public official of a serious offence in connection with their job

Usage examples:

He was suspended and later impeached amid a $60 million financial scandal., he said he was surprise…

noun

A question, especially one expressing doubt or requesting information.

Usage examples:

If you have any queries please telephone our office

verb

Ask a question about something, especially in order to express one's doubts about it or to check its validity or accuracy.

Usage examples:

Many people queried whether any harm had been done

noun

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.

Usage examples:

We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions

verb

Ask (someone) questions, especially in an official context.

Usage examples:

Four men were being questioned about the killings

verb

A sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

idiom

To disagree strongly with someone or something

Usage examples:

I take issue with parents who push their children too hard.