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impeached

/ɪmˈpiːtʃt/ /m̩ˈpiːtʃt/

Meanings
verb
To hinder, impede, or prevent.

Examples :

"The fallen tree branch impeached our progress on the hiking trail. "
law government politics

Related Words

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acquitted verb

/əˈkwɪtɪd/ /əˈkwɪɾɪd/

To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

"After the trial, the judge acquitted the defendant because there wasn't enough evidence to prove he committed the crime. "

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contradicted verb

/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktɪd/ /kəntrəˈdɪktɪd/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

"His testimony contradicts hers."

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discredit noun

/dɪˈskrɛdɪt/ /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

Discrediting or disbelieving.

"The politician's past actions cast a shadow of discredit on his current campaign. "

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deposition noun

/dɛpəˈzɪʃən/

The removal of someone from office.

"The company president's deposition followed the discovery of widespread financial fraud. "

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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contradicts verb

/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkts/ /kɒntrəˈdɪkts/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

"His testimony contradicts hers."

Illustration demonstrate

demonstrate verb

/ˈdɛmənstɹeɪt/

To show how to use (something).

"Can you demonstrate the new tools for us?"

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accepting verb

/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"The school is accepting applications for the next semester. "

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donations noun

/dəʊˈneɪʃənz/ /doʊˈneɪʃənz/

A voluntary gift or contribution for a specific cause.

"They were collecting donations for the elderly at Christmas."

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impropriety noun

/ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

The condition of being improper.

"The teacher addressed the class about the impropriety of whispering during instruction. "

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proceeding verb

/pɹəˈsiːdɪŋ/

To move, pass, or go forward or onward; to advance; to carry on

"To proceed on a journey."

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politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "