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impugna

[im-PU-nya]
verb
challenges, contests, impugns
1. third person singular present tense of 'impugnar'; to challenge or contest the validity or truth of something
She impugns his credibility with evidence.
Ela impugna sua credibilidade com evidências.
2. to question or dispute; to express doubt about
The lawyer impugns the witness's testimony.
O advogado impugna o depoimento da testemunha.
3. to attack or assail verbally or in writing
The article impugns the government's policies.
O artigo impugna as políticas do governo.
Synonyms
questionacontestadesafianegarefuta
Antonyms
confirmavalidaaprovasustenta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impugna
standard usage in legal and formal contexts
Portugal
impugna
standard usage, commonly found in legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

impugna a honra
impugna o direito
impugna a sentença
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