Synonyms for question
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : kwes-chuhn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɛs tʃən |
Top 10 synonyms for question Other synonyms for the word question
- ask about
- call into question
- cast doubt upon
- catechism
- catechize
- contention
- controvert
- cross-examine
- demur
- demurral
- disbelieve
- distrust
- dubiety
- enigma
- enquire
- examination
- give the third degree
- go over
- hesitate
- hit
- hit up
- hold out for
- impeach
- impugn
- inquest
- inquire
- inquiring
- inquisition
- interrogate
- interrogation
- interrogatory
- interview
- investigate
- investigation
- knock
- make inquiry
- misgiving
- mistrust
- motion
- mystery
- objection
- oppose
- petition
- pick one's brains
- point
- poll
- probe
- problem
- proposal
- proposition
- protest
- pry
- pump
- put through the wringer
- put to the question
- puzzle
- puzzle over
- Q and A
- query
- quest
- questioning
- quiz
- raise question
- remonstrance
- remonstration
- roast
- search
- seek
- show curiosity
- solicit
- sound out
- subject
- suspect
- suspicion
- sweat it out of
- theme
- third degree
- topic
- uncertainty
- wonder about
- work over
- wringer
Définition of question
Origin :- early 13c., "philosophical or theological problem;" early 14c. as "utterance meant to elicit an answer or discussion," also as "a difficulty, a doubt," from Anglo-French questiun, Old French question "question, difficulty, problem; legal inquest, interrogation, torture," from Latin quaestionem (nominative quaestio) "a seeking, a questioning, inquiry, examining, judicial investigation," noun of action from past participle stem of quaerere "ask, seek" (see query (v.)).
- No question "undoubtedly" is from mid-15c; no questions asked "accountability not required" is from 1879 (especially in newspaper advertisements seeking the return of something lost or stolen). Question mark is from 1849, sometimes also question stop (1862); figurative use is from 1869. To be out of the question (c.1700) is to be not pertinent to the subject, hence "not to be considered."
- noun asking for answer
- noun controversy, doubt
- noun issue, point at issue
- verb ask for answer
- verb doubt
- A vote was taken on the question of exile, and the black pebbles predominated.
- Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
- Whether it had ever been painted, was a question not easily solved.
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- These losses are doubtless irreparable so far as the stocks in question are concerned.
- Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
- Arrived at Calcutta, the question arose: "What shall we do with him?"
- Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
- After watching Hope for a time in silence, she began to question her.
- Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
- From that moment on, no Jew dared to question the authority of Moses.
- Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon
- To be indifferent to it, or independent of it, was out of the question.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- This question was addressed to the lady, who drew back, and made no reply.
- Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327 » by Various
- You are going to question me, I suppose, why your sister is not thought of for Mr. Solmes?
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
- You may guess what your father's first question on his return will be.
- Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
Antonyms for question
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