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Term: impugned

Part of speech: verb

Sense: to challenge the truth or integrity of something or someone

Usage: Impugned is used when someone questions or casts doubt upon the accuracy, reliability, or honesty of a statement, belief, action, or person.

Examples:

1. The journalist impugned the credibility of the politician's claims by providing evidence to the contrary.

2. John's motives were impugned by his coworkers, who believed he had ulterior motives for his actions within the company.

3. Legal experts constantly impugn the witness's testimonies, trying to expose inconsistencies.

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