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опровергать; ставить под сомнение; возражать; подвергнуть сомнению (Anglophile); подвергать сомнению (Anglophile); оспорить; оспаривать (to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize. "The allegations raise fundamental unanswered questions and impugn the integrity of the ministry's law enforcement responsibilities. NEW ZEALAND HERALD (2003) A British school can no more impugn the dignity of science than its forebears could question the authority of the Church. TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES (2002) He said the proposal on delegate selection was not meant to impugn anyone. GLOBE AND MAIL (2003) However that right is subject to qualification if false allegations of fact are made which impugn reputations. BELFAST TELEGRAPH (2004) It was the first sign of my family having the ill grace to impugn my nocturnal revision strategy. David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003) Not the Brain of Norfolk, I'll admit – but I've never heard anyone impugn his honesty. Hilton, John Buxton THE INNOCENTS AT HOME (A SUPERINTENDENT KENWORTHY NOVEL) They expect you to be a land creature and do not impugn your dignity for being out of your own element. Will Davenport THE PAINTER (2003) `Your Highness, never would I impugn your ability to keep Carra safe. Kerr, Katharine A TIME OF WAR. Collins Alexander Demidov) |
