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preposition after verb

How to use "impeach" with prepositions

Impeach usually takes a direct object. For can introduce the alleged offence.

Quick answer

Standard use

Use impeach someone for something when naming the alleged misconduct. By is not a normal complement after impeach.

impeached for corruption
impeached for abuse of power

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
impeach + person

Naming the accused person

Impeach commonly takes a direct object.

impeach the minister
2
impeach + person + for + offence

Giving the reason

For introduces the alleged wrongdoing.

impeached the judge for misconduct
3
impeach by + body

Identifying the agent

By may appear in passive clauses to name who carried out the action.

The official was impeached by parliament

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
impeach by
The governor was impeached by the assembly.
By names the agent in a passive sentence.
impeach for
The mayor was impeached for bribery.
Standard for stating the charge.
impeach someone
Lawmakers voted to impeach the president.
Direct object without a preposition.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using by for the accusation

By does not introduce the offence.

✕ He was impeached by fraud. ✓ He was impeached for fraud.

Adding an unnecessary preposition

Impeach can directly take the person affected.

✕ They impeached against the official. ✓ They impeached the official.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The senator was impeached ___ corruption.
2. The president was impeached ___ the lower house.
3. Congress voted to ___ the judge.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "impeach for" correct?

Yes. It is the normal way to state the alleged offence.

Can I say "impeach by"?

Only when by introduces the agent in a passive sentence, such as impeached by parliament.

Does impeach always refer to politics?

It is most common in political and legal contexts.

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