question

²question

verb

Definition of QUESTION

transitive verb

1

: to ask a question of or about

2

: to interrogate intensively : cross-examine

3

a : doubt, dispute b : to subject to analysis : examine

intransitive verb

: to ask questions : inquire

— ques·tion·er noun

Examples of QUESTION

1. The reporter questioned her at length on her life as the First Lady.
2. The witness was questioned by the defense.
3. I could tell that she was questioning my decision.
4. He began to question his ability to do the job.
5. I trusted him and I never questioned what he told me.
6. The lawyer questioned the truth of the witness's statement.
7. He began to question whether the things she had said were really true.

First Known Use of QUESTION

15th century

Related to QUESTION

Synonyms: contest, dispute, impeach, oppugn, query, challenge

Antonyms: accept, believe, embrace, swallow

Related Words: doubt, mistrust; kick (about), object (to), protest; combat, fight, oppose, resist

Near Antonyms: back, defend, support; advocate, champion, promote; abide, endure, stomach, tolerate

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