impeach
verb
im·peach
| \ im-ˈpēch
\
\
impeached;
impeaching;
impeaches
Definition of impeach
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to charge with a crime or misdemeanor
specifically
: to charge (a public official) before a competent tribunal with misconduct in office
b
: to remove from office especially for misconduct
c
: to bring an accusation against
2
: to cast doubt on
especially
: to challenge the credibility or validity of
impeach the testimony of a witness