to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.

Chiefly Law . to challenge the credibility of

to impeach a witness.

to bring an accusation against.

to call in question; cast an imputation upon

to impeach a person's motives.

to call to account.

Obsolete . impeachment.

verb

elect

verb

accuse , arraign , blame , bring charges against , call into question , call to account , cast aspersions on , cast doubt on , challenge , charge , criminate , criticize , discredit , disparage , hold at fault , impugn , incriminate , inculpate , indict , query , question , reprehend , reprimand , reprobate , tax , try , censure , denounce , dismiss