Uk English Meaning of impeach

impeach

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Definitions and Meaning of impeach in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

impeach (n.)

Hindrance; impeachment.

FAQs About the word impeach

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

accuse,indict,prosecute,blame,charge,incriminate,criticise,defame,impugn,incriminate

absolve,acquit,advocate,clear,Defend,exculpate,exonerate,vindicate,excuse,forgive

impawning => pawning, impawned => impounded, impawn => impounding, impavid => fearless, impave => pave,