Synonyms of impugns

impugns

verb

present tense third-person singular of impugn

as in criticizes

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

• criticizes
• blames
• denounces
• accuses
• condemns
• appeals
• implicates
• prosecutes
• indicts
• cites
• tries
• faults
• impeaches
• summons
• defames
• calls (on)
• incriminates
• castigates
• damns
• censures
• reproaches
• chides
• charges
• arraigns
• rebukes
• reproves
• taxes
• sues
• criminates
• reprobates
• books
• names
• reports
• frames
• informs (against)
• inculpates
• retaliates
• recriminates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defends
• advocates
• justifies
• champions
• forgives
• remits
• excuses
• vindicates
• pardons
• exonerates
• acquits
• absolves
• clears
• exculpates
• shrives