What is another word for question ?

question and answer session

A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information

query

enquiry^UK

inquiry^US

enquiring^UK

inquiring^US

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“She posed a question to one of her students about his future ambitions.”

Noun

A matter or concern or a topic of discussion

area under discussion

enquiry^UK

inquiry^US

centerpiece^US

centrepiece^UK

flavour^UK

flavor^US

center^US

centre^UK

defining characteristic

contextual relationship

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“The lack of evidence would suggest that your conclusion has to be a question of opinion rather than fact.”

Noun

statement of dissatisfaction

A doubt about the truth or validity of something

clamour^UK

clamor^US

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

furore^UK

furor^US

chorus of disapproval

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

statement of opposition

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

rancour^UK

rancor^US

clamouring^UK

clamoring^US

defence^UK

defense^US

difference of opinion

character assassination

ticking off

rap over the knuckles

slap on the wrist

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“There has been some question over the veracity of the allegations that have been made against him.”

Noun

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A complicated or baffling situation or thing

sixty-four dollar question

difficult proposition

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Noun

The action of imploring

inquiry^US

enquiry^UK

clamour^UK

clamor^US

draught^UK

draft^US

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Noun

Cautious distrust of someone or something

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

lack of confidence in

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Noun

monkey wrench in the works

Something that needs to be resolved

concerning matter

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Noun

Uncertain inquiry with multiple possible answers, anyone's guess or loose end

Noun

An issue generating a significant amount of coverage and discussion

Verb

To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner

put through the third degree

give the third degree

give the third degree to

put through the wringer

put through the mangle

poll

survey

put the screws to

worm something out of someone

scrutinize^US

scrutinise^UK

request information of

circularize^US

circularise^UK

question persistently

ascertain the opinions of

run through the wringer

ask pointed questions

confer with

put on the hotseat

go over with a fine-tooth comb

have a discussion with

hold a meeting with

have a dialogue with

converse with

give oral examination

hold inquiry

get for the record

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“Police were eager to question any potential witnesses to verify Justin's claim that he was viciously attacked.”

Verb

express reservations about

To express uncertainty

entertain doubts about

have reservations about

object to

wonder about

express suspicions about

feel uneasy about

harbour reservations about

harbour suspicions about

have hesitations about

have suspicions about

have misgivings about

have no faith in

have no confidence in

take with a pinch of salt

blow out of the water

have a funny feeling about

take with a grain of salt

look askance at

regard with suspicion

drive a coach and horses through

throw down the gauntlet

put up a fight against

set your face against

stand up and be counted against

pick an argument with

prove to be wrong

hammer away at

be at odds

argue the pros and cons of

show to be wrong

bandy words concerning

have an argument about

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“After a series of bungles, Stephanie would eventually question Mike's skill as a lawyer.”

Verb

consider the pros and cons of

To consider or give serious or careful thought to

turn over in one's mind

beat one's brains out about

give consideration to

agonize^US

agonise^UK

take under advisement

put on one's thinking cap about

take as an example

consider as an example

look at as an example

take into consideration

entertain the idea of

analyse^UK

analyze^US

take under consideration

hypothesize^US

hypothesise^UK

revolve in one's mind

metabolise^UK

metabolize^US

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“I am beginning to question the real meaning of life.”

Verb

To examine critically and meticulously

inspect

examine

scrutinise^UK

scrutinize^US

go over with a fine-tooth comb

take a dekko at

subject to an examination

give something a going-over

give something a look-see

subject to an inspection

kick the tires

analyze^US

analyse^UK

reconnoiter^US

reconnoitre^UK

conduct an enquiry into

conduct an investigation into

sift the evidence concerning

give the once over

try to get to the bottom of

search the evidence concerning

dip one's toe in the water

conduct an inquiry into

get down to brass tacks

leave no stone unturned

run something up the flagpole

put under a microscope

set an examination for

conduct research into

put something through its paces

put someone through their paces

give something a once-over

gauge^UK

gage^US

keep under surveillance

keep a weather eye on

conduct investigations into

keep under observation

make a reconnaissance of

make an observation of

case the joint

focus on

see how the land lies

find out the lie of the land

memorise^UK

memorize^US

summarise^UK

summarize^US

get the lie of the land

go through with a fine-tooth comb

get a bird's-eye view of

map out

consult

make eyes at

not take one's eyes off

follow a line of investigation

carry out an inquest into

give something a whirl

look through narrowed eyes

give something a check-up

make a reconnaissance

hang

place in juxtaposition

stack up against

measure up

confront

balance the differences between

weigh against

stand the pace

segregate

weigh the differences between

measure the differences between

oppose

stand the test

set side by side

weigh against another

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Verb

To implore or make a request for

pressurize^US

bring pressure to bear on

pressurise^UK

clamour^UK

clamor^US

rationalize^US

rationalise^UK

put in an application

present one's suit to

maneuver^US

manoeuvre^UK

make an urgent request

resort to

make a plea

make an earnest request

submit an application

authorize^US

authorise^UK

leave the door open to

bring on oneself

have someone round

flirt with

bring pressure to bear

ask over

request the pleasure of someone's company

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Verb

make a public declaration of

To give reasons or cite evidence in support of an idea, action, or theory

emphasize^US

emphasise^UK

vocalize^US

verbalize^US

publicize^US

verbalise^UK

publicise^UK

vocalise^UK

rumor^US

rumour^UK

shoot off one's mouth

summarise^UK

summarize^US

shout from the rooftops

make somebody believe

give word of honor

give your word of honour

hypothesize^US

theorize^US

feign the identity of

hypothesise^UK

theorise^UK

take for granted

take as a hypothesis

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Verb

To put forward one's questions

offer as a suggestion

hypothesize^US

hypothesise^UK

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Verb

initiate a discussion with

To initiate a discussion with (someone) about a disputed or sensitive issue

discuss something with

face up to

make conversation with

engage in conversation

feel out

broach the matter with

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Verb

To belittle or express disapproval of

minimize^US

minimise^UK

trivialize^US

give someone the brush-off

trivialise^UK

marginalize^US

marginalise^UK

belabor^US

axe^UK

ax^US

pummel^US

pummelled^UK

belabour^UK

stigmatize^US

scandalize^US

stigmatise^UK

scandalise^UK

sully the reputation of

rip up

blacken the character of

set too little store by

be wrong about

tell someone to get lost

turn up one's nose at

express contempt

slam dunk

scout

look right through someone

give the cold shoulder to

dishonour^UK

dishonor^US

drag through the mire

give someone a bad press

give someone a roasting

give someone a rollicking

rap over the knuckles

find lacking

read the riot act

nitpick over

give someone a bollocking

look down one's nose at

demonize^US

demonise^UK

satirize^US

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

satirise^UK

run a smear campaign against

tear apart

blacken someone's name

give something a battering

blacken the reputation of

conduct a smear campaign against

tell off

sneeze at

sully someone's reputation

drag someone's name through the mud

give someone a mouthful

give someone a telling-off

give someone a dressing-down

pitch into

give someone an earful

turn your nose up at

give someone a rating

express disapproval of

express a poor opinion of

treat disrespectfully

dehumanize^US

give something a bad press

dehumanise^UK

write false reports about

jump down one's throat

criticize severely

tick off

drag name through mud

turn up one's nose

slap someone's wrist

give the business

give someone what for

give someone some stick

kick up a stink about

give someone a wigging

pass judgment

make a fuss about

argue against

drag someone's name through the mire

heap scorn on

take issue with

take exception to

bite someone's head off

bastardize^US

demoralise^UK

demoralize^US

lower someone's dignity

lower someone's status

make someone eat crow

cause to lose face

lose face

put someone in their place

take down a peg or two

lash out

snap someone's head off

speak of with disfavour

bastardise^UK

abandon one's principles

be contemptuous about

hurt somebody's feelings

quiz

injure the reputation of

cast aspersion

blacken someone's character

tarnish someone's name

taint someone's name

stain someone's good name

ruin the reputation of

damage someone's reputation

destroy someone's credibility

defame someone's character

have a crack at

make cutting remarks about

refuse to acknowledge

give someone a caning

send someone away with a flea in their ear

go on at

lose one's temper with

put on the mat

jump down someone's throat

take to the woodshed

slap down

keep after

have someone on the carpet

complain vociferously about

lodge a protest against

protest against

take issue

frown upon

express disagreement with

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Verb

To criticize someone for inadequacy or mistakes

fault