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impeachment

[im-peech-muhnt] / ɪmˈpitʃ mənt /
NOUN
accusation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation complaint denunciation indictment recrimination
STRONG
arraignment attribution beef blast censure citation dido gripe imputation incrimination insinuation roar rumble slur squawk stink
WEAK
bum rap exposé
Antonyms
STRONGEST
approval commendation praise
STRONG
compliment flattery
WEAK
exculpation
NOUN
arraignment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
indictment
STRONG
charge citation denunciation prosecution summons trial
WEAK
bill of indictment
Antonyms
WEAK
acquittal
NOUN
blame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
criticism
STRONG
accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade
WEAK
exprobation
Antonyms
STRONG
acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction
WEAK
applause exaltation thanks
NOUN
deposition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
removal
STRONG
degradation discharge dismissal displacement ejection overthrow
WEAK
unfrocking
Antonyms
STRONG
employment hiring retention
NOUN
incrimination
Synonyms
STRONG
allegation arraignment attribution beef blast censure charge citation complaint denouncement denunciation dido gripe imputation indictment insinuation recrimination roar rumble slur squawk stink
WEAK
bum rap exposé
Antonyms
STRONG
acquittal approval commendation compliment exoneration flattery praise recommendation sanction
NOUN
indictment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allegation arraignment bill charge citation detention prosecution statement summons warrant
STRONG
blame censure findings incrimination presentment writ
Antonyms
STRONG
praise
WEAK
absolution acquittal exoneration
NOUN
lawsuit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accusation action argument bill case claim dispute indictment litigation prosecution suit trial
STRONG
arraignment cause contest presentment proceedings
WEAK
assumpsit replevin
NOUN
reprehension
Synonyms
STRONG
accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint condemnation criticism denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprimand reproach reprobation reproof repudiation slur tirade
WEAK
exprobation
Antonyms
STRONG
absolution acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery freeing harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction
NOUN
reprobation
Synonyms
STRONG
accusation animadversion arraignment attack attribution castigation censure charge chiding complaint condemnation criticism denunciation depreciation diatribe disapprobation disapproval disfavor disparagement expostulation implication imputation incrimination inculpation indictment invective objurgation obloquy opposition rebuke recrimination remonstrance reprehension reprimand reproach reproof repudiation slur tirade
WEAK
exprobation
Antonyms
STRONG
absolution acquittal approval commendation compliment endorsement exculpation exoneration flattery freeing harmony health peace praise ratification recommendation retreat sanction
NOUN
trial
Synonyms
STRONGEST
action arraignment case contest hearing indictment lawsuit litigation prosecution suit tribunal
STRONG
citation claim counterclaim cross-examination rap seizure
WEAK
court action court martial habeas corpus
NOUN
true bill
Synonyms
WEAK
accusation arraignment bill of indictment claim indictment justifiable charge

Example Sentences

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The only exceptions are in cases of impeachment and for state criminal offenses.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

Previously, Olivia reported for the Hill, where she covered House-led investigations and was the outlet's lead reporter during the first impeachment of then-President Donald Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

If Duterte survives impeachment, analysts say she could come out stronger.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Grimm also noted that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts himself opposes the impeachment of Boasberg.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

The full House was preparing to vote on impeachment, and Nixon was going to lose.

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

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