əˈkjuːz əˈkjuz ɪmˈpiːtʃ ɪŋˈkɹɪmɪneɪt bring an accusation against; level a charge against The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse charge (a public official) with an offense or misdemeanor committed while in office The President was impeached challenge the honesty or veracity of the lawyers tried to impeach the credibility of the witnesses