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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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"One thing I would never do is question the dedication of a fair percentage of the Bigfooters."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

And the second is a question of character: They cannot mind when he shouts at them for hours every single day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Whether that translates into a use case for consumers, SoFi’s main customer base, is an open question.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The total amount that the bill could put state taxpayers on the hook remains an unanswered question.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The paper in question is still on Theo’s bed where I’d piled the other papers earlier, right on top.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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