impugned
Example Sentences
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What they lacked was confidence that those results would be received as anything other than a provocation, with their motives impugned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
“It would seem that because not only their reputations are being impugned, but they are central to this case—it would seem that an interview of these two prosecutors would be central.”
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2024
“The impugned conduct took place in Queensland whether one terms the impugned conduct an ‘effect’ or actual conduct,” she added.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024
Over the weekend, the committee said his "kangaroo court" comments had impugned the integrity of Parliament.
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2023
People tend to get defensive when the integrity of their national sport is impugned.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
