impeach

• Ein Verb, das bezeichnet, ein öffentliches Amt aus politischen oder rechtlichen Gründen durch ein formelles Verfahren anzuklagen oder anzufechten. Es bedeutet, ein hohes Staatsamt wegen Amtsvergehen oder Amtsmissbrauchs vor ein zuständiges Gremium zu bringen und dessen Amtsenthebung zu betreiben.

A verb used to indicate the act of charging a public official with misconduct or treason, typically in a political or legal context.

1. Challenge credibilityC1formal

   To question or cast doubt on someone's truthfulness or honesty.

   Glaubwürdigkeit infrage stellen

   • The defense attorney impeached the witness's testimony.
   • His past record was used to impeach his character.
   • Critics impeached the politician's claims of success.
   • They tried to impeach the report's accuracy.

   Synonymechallengedisputedistrustdoubtimpugnquestionsuspect

   Antonymeconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatevalidate

2. Accuse public officialC1formalpolitical

   To formally charge a public official with a serious offense committed while in office.

   Amtsträger anklagen

   • The House of Representatives voted to impeach the president.
   • Several senators called for impeaching the governor.
   • The constitution outlines the process to impeach a judge.
   • No president has been removed after being impeached.

   Synonymeaccusearraignchargeciteindict

3. Make accusationC1formal

   To bring an accusation against someone; to charge someone with a wrongdoing.

   Beschuldigen

   • The prosecutor impeached the defendant with perjury.
   • They impeached him for fraudulent activities.
   • The committee impeached the official on multiple counts.
   • Historical records show he was impeached for treason.

   Synonymeaccusearraignblamechargedenounceincriminateindict