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impeach

verb

bring an accusation against; level a charge against

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
I
Ends with
H
Contains
MPEAC
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪmˈpiːtʃ

Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. bring an accusation against; level a charge against

    “The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse”

verb

  1. charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office

    “The President was impeached”

verb

  1. challenge the honesty or veracity of

    “the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses”

In context

Example Sentences

The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse
The President was impeached
the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses

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