impeach

[im-peech] / ɪmˈpitʃ /

VERB

denounce, censure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accuse arraign criticize discredit indict reprimand

STRONG

blame challenge charge criminate disparage impugn incriminate inculpate query question reprehend reprobate tax try

WEAK

bring charges against call into question call to account cast aspersions cast doubt on hold at fault

Antonyms

STRONGEST

absolve exonerate praise

STRONG

answer approve commend exculpate flatter reply

WEAK

elect

Example Sentences

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Yoon was subsequently impeached and removed from office in April last year.

From Barron's

If successfully impeached, Jeri would cease to exercise his functions and be replaced by a new interim president.

From Barron's

The 65-year-old was impeached and ousted from office in April last year.

From Barron's

In the aftermath, Yoon was impeached and removed by the Constitutional Court in April, triggering an election two months later.

From Barron's

By then, parliament had voted to impeach him, but he was not yet removed from office.

From BBC