impugner

/ɪmˈpjuːnər/
noun
  1. A person who attacks, criticizes, or challenges someone's character, motives, or the validity of something.
    • The journalist became an impugner of the company's safety record after the accident.
    • As a frequent impugner of government policies, she was known for her sharp questions.
    • The impugner of the theory failed to provide any alternative explanation.
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