Synonyms of impugning

impugning

verb

present participle of impugn

as in criticizing

formal to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggesting that someone is not honest and should not be trusted

He impugned his rival's character.

Her motives have been scrutinized and impugned.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• criticizing
• blaming
• denouncing
• accusing
• condemning
• appealing
• prosecuting
• trying
• citing
• implicating
• summoning
• indicting
• faulting
• impeaching
• censuring
• castigating
• defaming
• calling (on)
• reproaching
• damning
• incriminating
• charging
• chiding
• taxing
• rebuking
• criminating
• reprobating
• naming
• reproving
• framing
• reporting
• suing
• arraigning
• booking
• retaliating
• informing (against)
• inculpating
• recriminating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defending
• advocating
• championing
• justifying
• excusing
• forgiving
• remitting
• pardoning
• vindicating
• exonerating
• clearing
• acquitting
• exculpating
• absolving
• shriving