impeachment
noun
Simple meaning
Calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪmˈpiːtʃmənt
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Definition
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noun
The act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
The state of being impeached.
Hindrance; impediment; obstruction.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
Used this way, impeachment is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Careful and exacting
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
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Synonyms
Sense: calling into question
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