How to Pronounce Impugned

To pronounce "impugned", say IMP-ugn-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

IMP-ugn-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “impugned”

"impugned" has 3 syllables: imp-ugn-ed. It rhymes with attuned and crooned, if that helps it stick.

What does impugned mean?

verb

  1. To assault, attack.
  2. To verbally assault, especially to argue against an opinion, motive, or action; to question the truth or validity of.

Synonyms

call into questionchallengecontestcontradictdenydisavowdisputenegate

Antonyms

authenticateendorsesupport

Words that rhyme with impugned

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attunedcroonedmaroonedballoonedlampoonedtunedfestoonedprunedmoonedswoonedspoonedhoneymooned

Related words

allegedappealedassaultedattackedchallengedcondemnedcontentiouscontested

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "impugned"?▾

"Impugned" has 3 syllables: imp · ugn · ed.

What does "impugned" mean?▾

Impugned: To assault, attack.

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