impeach

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de mettre en accusation un haut responsable public pour des actes répréhensibles ou une trahison, généralement dans un contexte politique ou juridique ; peut aussi signifier remettre en cause ou contester la validité de quelque chose.

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.

   Mettre en doute la crédibilité

   • 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.

   Synonymeschallengedisputedistrustdoubtimpugnquestionsuspect

   Antonymesconfirmcorroborateendorsesubstantiatevalidate

2. Accuse public officialC1formalpolitical

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

   Mettre en accusation

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccusearraignchargeciteindict

3. Make accusationC1formal

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

   accuser

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccusearraignblamechargedenounceincriminateindict