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question

[kwes-chuhn] / ˈkwɛs tʃən /
NOUN
a query
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inquiry investigation query questioning
STRONG
catechism examination inquest inquiring inquisition interrogation interrogatory poll
WEAK
Q and A third degree
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer reply
NOUN
controversy, doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
argument challenge confusion debate difficulty dispute mystery objection problem query uncertainty
STRONG
contention demur demurral dubiety enigma misgiving protest puzzle remonstrance remonstration
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement answer
STRONG
certainty
NOUN
issue, point at issue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
discussion point problem proposal subject theme topic
STRONG
motion proposition
Antonyms
WEAK
answer
VERB
ask for answer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenge examine grill interrogate interview investigate query quiz search seek
STRONG
catechize enquire hit inquire petition probe pry pump quest solicit
WEAK
ask about cross-examine give the third degree go over hit up hold out for make inquiry pick one's brains put through the wringer put to the question raise question show curiosity sound out sweat it out of work over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer reply
VERB
doubt
Synonyms
STRONGEST
challenge dispute oppose query suspect
STRONG
controvert disbelieve distrust hesitate impeach impugn mistrust suspicion
WEAK
call into question cast doubt upon puzzle over wonder about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer
STRONG
believe trust

Example Sentences

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The official had heard about the bug bounty Brundage got from the Dutch government years ago and had a question: “What’s a good address to mail you a t-shirt, and what’s your size?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Whether this end will bring energy prices down swiftly enough to save consumer spending is the trillion-dollar question.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Then in February, the US Supreme Court struck down the Liberation Day duties altogether, even calling into question the surge in tariff revenue the government took in last year.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“It becomes a question of losing market share for the automakers.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

I’m not about to admit I don’t know, so I ignore his question.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.