| 2 entries found for impeach. To select an entry, click on it. Pronunciation: im-'pEch Function: transitive verb Etymology: Middle English empechen, from Middle French empeechier to hinder, from Late Latin impedicare to fetter, from Latin in- + pedica fetter, from ped-, pes foot -- more at FOOT 1 a : to bring an accusation against b : to charge with a crime or misdemeanor; specifically : to charge (a public official) before a competent tribunal with misconduct in office 2 : to cast doubt on; especially : to challenge the credibility or validity of <impeach the testimony of a witness> 3 : to remove from office especially for misconduct |
2 : to cast doubt on; especially : to challenge the credibility or validity of