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impeach

verb

Reveal meaning and examples

To question credibility or, in government, formally accuse an official of misconduct.

The lawyer sought to impeach the witness's credibility with an earlier statement.

Dictionary practice example.

The investigator seeks to impeach another witness's credibility by identifying a concealed financial interest in the worker's conviction.