Associations to the word «Impeach»

IMPEACH, verb. To hinder, impede, or prevent.

IMPEACH, verb. To bring a legal proceeding against a public official, asserting that because he or she committed some offense, he or she should be removed from office.

IMPEACH, verb. To charge with impropriety; to discredit; to call into question.

IMPEACH, verb. (legal) To demonstrate in court that a testimony under oath contradicts another testimony from the same person, usually one taken during deposition.

IMPEACH, verb. Challenge the honesty or veracity of; "the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses".

IMPEACH, verb. Charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office; "The President was impeached".

IMPEACH, verb. Bring an accusation against; level a charge against; "The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse".