Definition of Impugn. Meaning of Impugn. Synonyms of Impugn

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Definition of Impugn

Impugn
Impugn Im*pugn", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Impugned; p. pr. & vb. n. Impugning.] [OE. impugnen, F. impugner, fr. L. impugnare; in on, against + pugnare to flight. See Pugnacious.] To attack by words or arguments; to contradict; to assail; to call in question; to make insinuations against; to gainsay; to oppose. The truth hereof I will net rashly pugn, or overboldly affirm. --Peacham.

Meaning of Impugn from wikipedia

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