impeach
//ɪmˈpiːtʃ//
Verb
impeachInfinitive
impeachPresent tense
impeachedPast tense
impeachedPast participle
impeachingPresent participle
impeachesThird-person singular
1
To charge a public official with misconduct in office before a competent tribunal.
The House of Representatives voted to impeach the president for abuse of power.
2
To call into question the credibility or validity of something, especially a witness's testimony.
The defense attorney tried to impeach the witness's testimony by pointing out inconsistencies.
3
To bring an accusation against; to accuse of wrongdoing.
The lawyer impeached the witness for giving false testimony.