impeach

[im-peech] / ɪmˈpitʃ /

VERB

denounce, censure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse arraign criticize discredit indict reprimand

STRONG

blame challenge charge criminate disparage impugn incriminate inculpate query question reprehend reprobate tax try

WEAK

bring charges against call into question call to account cast aspersions cast doubt on hold at fault

Antonyms

STRONGEST

absolve exonerate praise

STRONG

answer approve commend exculpate flatter reply

WEAK

elect

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Yoon was impeached soon after and is now on trial, facing the possibility of life in prison.

From BBC

“I wouldn’t vote to impeach the president,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prosecutors moved to have Mr. Novick’s testimony impeached—discounted by the court—in jury instructions, but the judge said no.

From The Wall Street Journal

The gamble failed, and he was impeached and arrested.

From BBC

Castillo was impeached and arrested on charges of rebellion, abuse of authority and serious disturbance of the public order within a matter of hours.

From Barron's

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