impeach

The word “impeach” has 2 syllables: im-peach

It's pronounced as /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/


What is synonym and antonym for impeach?

In the thesaurus, “impeach” has 6 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impeach along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for impeach

  • accuse
  • challenge
  • dispute
  • indict
  • prosecute
  • question

Antonyms for impeach

  • absolve
  • accept
  • acquit
  • advocate
  • believe
  • clear
  • defend
  • embrace
  • exculpate
  • exonerate
  • support
  • swallow
  • vindicate

Meanings of impeach

  • verb
    1. To hinder, impede, or prevent.
    2. To bring a legal proceeding against a public official.
    3. To charge with impropriety; to discredit; to call into question.
    4. To demonstrate in court that a testimony under oath contradicts another testimony from the same person, usually one taken during deposition.

Example Sentences

  • The lawmakers decided to impeach the president after the scandal broke.
  • It is rare for a government official to be impeached in the country.
  • The opposition party tried to impeach the judge for bias.
  • They began the process to impeach the mayor due to corruption allegations.
  • The public outcry led many to demand that they impeach the corrupt official.

On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impeach, such as: absolve, accept, accuse, acquit, advocate, believe, challenge.

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Related Words

impeached

  • accused
  • challenged
  • condemned
  • contested
  • convicted
  • culpable
  • disputed
  • impeachable
  • indicted
  • prosecuted
  • punishable
  • questioned

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