impeach

To charge a government official, like the president, with a crime or serious offense

Word Structure

Sentence Examples

A president can be impeached.

The House may seek to impeach.

The Senate may vote to impeach.

Semantic Relatives

Accuse

Charge

Convict

Indict

Legislative Branch

Trial

President

Removal

Resign

Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 3 by Attainment

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