questions

NOUN

asking for answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inquiry investigation query questioning

STRONG

catechism examination inquest inquiring inquisition interrogation interrogatory poll wringer

WEAK

Q and A third degree

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

WEAK

agreement concord harmony

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 calm

STRONG

acceptance certainty

WEAK

concord harmony reply

NOUN

issue, point at issue

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discussion point problem proposal subject theme topic

STRONG

motion proposition

Antonyms

WEAK

agreement answer concord harmony reply

VERB

ask for answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge examine grill interrogate interview investigate query quiz search seek

STRONG

catechize enquire hit inquire knock petition probe pry pump quest roast 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 find reply

WEAK

certainty doubtlessness sureness surety

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

WEAK

certainty doubtlessness reply sureness surety

Example Sentences

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He said Bondi, who was not under oath, declined to answer five questions he posed about the president.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"Refusing to provide full access raises serious questions about what ICE is trying to hide from public view," she added.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Quentin Fottrell — the Moneyist — answered questions from a reader who tries hard to hide her financial situation from her friends.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“She is supposed to be here under oath today on video answering questions about her role and the direct hand she had in this coverup,” Ansari said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Before we had time to ask any more questions, Mama stood up and started opening drawers, fetching crockery and serviettes.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler