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IMPUGNING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word impugning. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word impugning. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for IMPUGNING

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challenge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a demanding or stimulating situation

• a call to engage in a contest or fight

• questioning a statement and demanding an explanation

• a formal objection to the selection of a particular person as a juror

• a demand by a sentry for a password or identification

verb

• take exception to

• issue a challenge to

• ask for identification

• raise a formal objection in a court of law

contest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

• a struggle between rivals

verb

• to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation

contradict
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• be resistant to

• prove negative; show to be false

deny
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

disavow
verbv
verb

• refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with

dispute
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a disagreement or argument about something important

• coming into conflict with

verb

• take exception to

• have a disagreement over something

negate
verbv
verb

• be in contradiction with

• deny the truth of

• prove negative; show to be false

• make ineffective by counterbalancing the effect of

oppugn
verbv
verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

call into question
verbv
verb

• challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

Best Hypernyms For IMPUGNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for impugning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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challenge

Alternatives for CHALLENGE

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