Definition for Impeach:

• To discredit. To impeach a witness' credibility, for example, is to show that the witness is not believable. A witness may be impeached by showing that he has made statements that are inconsistent with his present testimony, or that he has a reputation for not being a truthful person. The process of charging a public official, such as the President or a federal judge, with a crime or misconduct and removing the official from office.

Synonyms for Impeach:

• v.

  •accuse (verb)
  • cite,
  • charge,
  • condemn,
  • allege,
  • complain,
  • impute,
  • incriminate,
  • blame,
  • reproach,
  • scold,
  • implicate,
  • criticize,
  • arraign,
  • inculpate.
  •criticize (verb)
  • question,
  • bring charges against,
  • impugn,
  • call to account,
  • try,
  • reprobate,
  • hold at fault,
  • reprehend,
  • discredit.
  •denounce, censure (verb)
  • disparage,
  • criminate,
  • cast aspersions on,
  • cast doubt on,
  • reprimand,
  • call into question.
  •sue (verb)
  • summons,
  • sue,
  • prosecute,
  • subpoena.

Antonyms for Impeach:

• v.

  • denounce, censure
    exculpate, elect, praise, answer, exonerate, approve, reply, commend, absolve, flatter.

• v. t.

  • Other antonyms:
    excuse, discharge, release, pardon, overlook, set free, condone, forgive.

Hyponym for Impeach:

• v.

  • communication
    lodge, file, challenge, charge.