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- pronunciation:
- ihm
pich
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
impeaches, impeaching, impeached |
| definition 1: |
in an appropriate tribunal, to accuse of or charge with misconduct of public office.
President Andrew Johnson was impeached in 1868 but was acquitted of the charges by a single vote in the Senate and remained in office until the end of his term. |
| definition 2: |
to cast doubt or discredit on.
The magazine article impeaches the mayor's honor. |
| related words: |
accuse, censure |
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| derivation: |
impeacher (n.) |
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