The term "impugned" refers to something that has been criticized or challenged. Synonyms for this word include "disputed," "contested," "challenged," and "questioned." When we say "more impugned," we are referring to something that has been criticized even more intensely than usual. For instance, one could say that a controversial policy or decision is more impugned than ever before, meaning that it is facing more scrutiny and criticism than it previously did. Other synonyms for "more impugned" include "more disputed," "more contested," "more challenged," "more questioned," and "more attacked." These words all suggest that something is facing intense scrutiny and criticism.