Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impeach
verb
/ɪmˈpiːtʃ/
Definition
To formally accuse a public official of misconduct in office.
Examples
- The House of Representatives voted to impeach the president.
- He was impeached after being found guilty of corruption.
- The senator faced calls to impeach the judge for her controversial decision.
Meaning
Impeachment is a process used to charge a government official with serious wrongdoing, which can lead to their removal from office.
Synonyms
- accuse
- charge
- indict
