Australian English Meaning of impeach
impeach
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Definitions and Meaning of impeach in English
impeach (v)
challenge the honesty or veracity of
charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office
bring an accusation against; level a charge against
impeach (v. t.)
To hinder; to impede; to prevent.
To charge with a crime or misdemeanor; to accuse; especially to charge (a public officer), before a competent tribunal, with misbehavior in office; to cite before a tribunal for judgement of official misconduct; to arraign; as, to impeach a judge. See Impeachment.
Hence, to charge with impropriety; to dishonor; to bring discredit on; to call in question; as, to impeach one's motives or conduct.
To challenge or discredit the credibility of, as of a witness, or the validity of, as of commercial paper.
impeach (n.)
Hindrance; impeachment.
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impeach
challenge the honesty or veracity of, charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office, bring an accusation against; level a
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absolve,exonerate,advocate,clear,Defend,exculpate,exonerate,vindicate,excuse,forgive
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