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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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The pressing concern for the panel, however, was the ongoing efforts to impeach two federal judges.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

As French points out, the Federalists replied that there was no reason to worry because the Congress would impeach any president who dared to do such things.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

Even members of his party, IRMAR, voted overwhelmingly to impeach him.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

He attempted to dissolve Madagascar’s legislature, the National Assembly, as lawmakers voted to impeach him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Russo told reporters he was going to turn his attention to the effort to impeach President Nixon.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.