impeach
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impeach (someone) for (something)
1. To formally charge someone with a crime, typically one committed while the person held a public office. No, they can't impeach you for something ridiculous like that—you have to have committed an actual crime. They're going to impeach me? For what, exactly? The town has thrived under my leadership! Can they impeach me for lying under oath?
2. To discredit or disparage someone for something. If you keep criticizing that group publicly, they're going to impeach you for it. People are allowed to have their own opinions about this, you know. You shouldn't impeach them for disagreeing with you. Of course they're going to impeach me for telling the truth about their company still testing products on animals.
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impeach someone for something
1. to charge someone with doing something illegal. You can't impeach her for just disagreeing! We tried to impeach Gus for failing to attend sessions.
2. to criticize or discredit someone for something. The opposition impeached him for his position in no uncertain terms. Liz was impeached by the press for her views.
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