SAT vocabulary

Impugn

To dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); to call into question.

Example

"The lawyer tried to impugn the witness's testimony, casting doubt on her credibility."

From Latin impugnare, 'to fight against,' from in- 'against' + pugnare 'to fight.'

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