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impugnment

/ɪmˈpʌɡnmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does impugnment mean?

noun

The act of challenging or attacking the validity or truth of something, especially a statement or argument. A formal accusation or charge of wrongdoing.

Example

"The politician's impugnment of her opponent's character was widely criticized as a low blow."

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