"impeach" | Definition and Related Words

Verb

Challenge the honesty or veracity of (synset 200869507)
"the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses"

is a type of: challenge - issue a challenge to
Charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office (synset 200846423)
"The President was impeached"

is a type of: charge, file, lodge - file a formal charge against
Bring an accusation against;
Level a charge against (synset 200844668)
"The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse"

is a type of: accuse, charge - blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against
subtypes:
- reproach, upbraid - express criticism towards
- arraign - accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy
- recriminate - return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations; charge in return
- charge, file, lodge - file a formal charge against
same as: accuse, criminate, incriminate