NYT Dictionary

IMPUGN

/ɪmˈpjuːn/
Verbim-PUGNim-pugn · 2 syllablesGrade 10

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2026

Meaning

To assault, attack.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Middle French impugner, from Latin impugnō, from im- + pugnō (“fight”), from pugnus (“fist”), as in English pugilism (“fighting with fists, boxing”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

call into questionchallengecontestcontradictdenydisavowdisputeoppugnnegatequestion

Antonyms

authenticateendorsesupport

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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