impeach im-PEECH verb WS #23

to charge a public official with misconduct in office; to call into question the integrity or validity of something; to challenge or discredit

1. The scandal led to calls from both parties to impeach the corrupt governor.
2. Congress has the constitutional authority to impeach federal judges for high crimes and misdemeanors.
3. The new evidence seemed to impeach the defendant's alibi and cast doubt on his innocence.
4. The defense attorney tried to impeach the witness's credibility by revealing inconsistencies in her testimony.
5. The House of Representatives voted to impeach the president for abuse of power.