Synonyms for question
ˈkwɛs tʃənques·tion

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1. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   proposition, issue, query, consideration, proposal, doubt, enquiry, inquiry, problem, motion, interrogation, topic, subject

2. questionnoun

   To ask questions of; interrogate; enquire; ask for information.

   What is your question?

   Synonyms:
   enquiry, proposal, motion, interrogation, proposition, consideration, inquiry, topic, query, issue, subject, doubt, problem

3. questionnoun

   A subject or topic for consideration or investigation.

   The question of seniority will be discussed at the meeting.

   Synonyms:
   inquiry, interrogation, proposal, motion, doubt, problem, topic, consideration, issue, subject, query, proposition, enquiry

4. questionnoun

   An unknown.

   There was a question of which material to use.

   Synonyms:
   proposition, topic, motion, inquiry, interrogation, doubt, subject, consideration, proposal, problem, query, enquiry, issue

5. questionnoun

   A doubt or challenge about the truth or accuracy of a matter.

   His claim to the property has come under question.

   Synonyms:
   interrogation, subject, motion, inquiry, proposal, issue, consideration, doubt, problem, proposition, query, topic, enquiry

6. questionnoun

   A proposal to a meeting as a topic for deliberation.

   I move that the question be put to a vote.

   Synonyms:
   proposition, inquiry, doubt, issue, consideration, topic, subject, proposal, interrogation, problem, motion, query, enquiry

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1. questionnoun

   Doubt is a lack of conviction that may refer either to matters of belief or to matters of practise. As regards belief, while doubt is lack of conviction, disbelief is conviction, to the contrary; unbelief refers to a settled state of mind, generally accompanied with opposition of heart. Perplexity is active and painful; doubt may be quiescent. Perplexity presses toward a solution; doubt may be content to linger unresolved. Any improbable statement awakens incredulity. In theological usage unbelief and skepticism have a condemnatory force, as implying wilful rejection of manifest truth. As regards practical matters, uncertainty applies to the unknown or undecided; doubt implies some negative evidence. Suspense regards the future, and is eager and anxious; uncertainty may relate to any period, and be quite indifferent. Misgiving is ordinarily in regard to the outcome of something already done or decided; hesitation, indecision, and irresolution have reference to something that remains to be decided or done, and are due oftener to infirmity of will than to lack of knowledge. Distrust and suspicion apply especially to the motives, character, etc., of others, and are more decidedly adverse than doubt. Scruple relates to matters of conscience and duty.

   Synonyms:
   disbelief, distrust, doubt, doubt, hesitancy, hesitation, incredulity, indecision, irresolution, misgiving, perplexity, scruple, skepticism, suspense, suspicion, unbelief, uncertainty

   Antonyms:
   assurance, belief, certainty, confidence, conviction, decision, determination, persuasion, resolution, resolve

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1. questionverb

   Synonyms:
   ask, inquire, interrogate, doubt, investigate, dubitate, controvert, dispute

   Antonyms:
   dictate, state, assert, pronounce, enunciate, concede, endorse, affirm, grant, allow

2. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   inquiry, interrogation, doubt, scrutiny, investigation, topic

   Antonyms:
   reply, response, solution, answer, explanation, admission, concession

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1. question, inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogationnoun

   an instance of questioning

   "there was a question about my training"; "we made inquiries of all those who were present"

   Synonyms:
   examination, enquiry, doubtfulness, doubt, head, interrogation, query, motion, interrogatory, interrogative sentence, interrogative, research, inquiry, dubiousness

   Antonyms:
   answer

2. question, headnoun

   the subject matter at issue

   "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"

   Synonyms:
   motion, heading, promontory, psyche, school principal, nous, mind, head teacher, enquiry, head, point, top dog, brain, headland, query, inquiry, header, interrogation, principal, headspring, foreland, pass, chief, headway, read/write head, drumhead, head word, forefront, doubt, interrogative, capitulum, oral sex, fountainhead, caput, straits, dubiousness, doubtfulness, interrogative sentence

   Antonyms:
   answer

3. question, interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentencenoun

   a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply

   "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

   Synonyms:
   examination, enquiry, interrogative mood, doubtfulness, doubt, head, interrogation, query, motion, interrogatory, interrogative sentence, interrogative, inquiry, dubiousness

   Antonyms:
   answer

4. doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness, questionnoun

   uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

   "the dubiousness of his claim"; "there is no question about the validity of the enterprise"

   Synonyms:
   dubiety, incertitude, doubtfulness, doubt, interrogative sentence, dubiousness, uncertainty, query, motion, inquiry, head, interrogative, enquiry, interrogation

   Antonyms:
   answer

5. motion, questionnoun

   a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

   "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"

   Synonyms:
   interrogative sentence, dubiousness, doubtfulness, enquiry, motility, inquiry, apparent motion, movement, interrogation, query, apparent movement, gesture, motion, move, interrogative, head, doubt

   Antonyms:
   answer

6. questionverb

   an informal reference to a marriage proposal

   "he was ready to pop the question"

   Synonyms:
   enquiry, doubtfulness, doubt, head, interrogation, query, motion, interrogative sentence, interrogative, inquiry, dubiousness

   Antonyms:
   answer

7. question, oppugn, call into questionverb

   challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

   "We must question your judgment in this matter"

   Synonyms:
   interrogate, oppugn, wonder, query, call into question, interview

   Antonyms:
   answer

8. interrogate, questionverb

   pose a series of questions to

   "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

   Synonyms:
   interrogate, oppugn, wonder, query, call into question, interview

   Antonyms:
   answer

9. question, queryverb

   pose a question

   Synonyms:
   interrogate, oppugn, wonder, query, call into question, interview

   Antonyms:
   answer

10. interview, questionverb

    conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

    Synonyms:
    interrogate, oppugn, wonder, query, call into question, interview

    Antonyms:
    answer

11. wonder, questionverb

    place in doubt or express doubtful speculation

    "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"

    Synonyms:
    inquire, interrogate, enquire, call into question, query, wonder, marvel, oppugn, interview

    Antonyms:
    answer

Matched Categories

1. • Ask
   • Converse
   • Proposal
   • Questioning
   • Speculate
   • Subject
   • Uncertainty

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   interrogation, examination

2. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   interrogatory, query, inquiry

3. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   discussion, disquisition, investigation, trial

4. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   dispute, controversy, doubt

5. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   proposition, motion, topic, point

6. questionverb

   Synonyms:
   interrogate, ask, catechise, examine, inquire of, put questions to

7. questionverb

   Synonyms:
   doubt, query, controvert, dispute, call in question, hesitate to believe, consider questionable

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1. questionnoun

   Synonyms:
   interrogation, inquiry, query, quizzing, quiz, examination, objection, dispute, gainsaying, scruple, cavil, inquest, debate, discussion, disquisition, inquisition, subject, theme, topic, problem, proposition, interpellation

2. questionverb

   Synonyms:
   interrogate, quiz, catechise, examine, inquire of, pump, heckle, doubt, query, challenge, interpellate

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1. List of paraphrases for "question":

   issue, matter, problem, questions, subject, issues, item, doubt, problems, topic, ask, point, cause, demand, tura, matters, concerned, sub-item, case, turno

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1. Donald Trump:

   People are looking for who is prepared to be a commander in chief. Who understands the threats we face. 'Who am I comfortable having their finger on the button?' Now that's a question of strength, but it's also a question of judgment. And I think that is a question that is a challenging question for both of them.

2. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

   Cowardice asks the question - is it safe? Expediency asks the question - is it politic? Vanity asks the question - is it popular? But conscience asks the question - is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular; but one must take it because it is right.

3. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.:

   Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But conscience asks the question, is it right? And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but one must take it because it is right.

4. Erich Fromm:

   A new question has arisen in modern man's mind, the question, namely, whether life is worth living...No sensible answer can be given to the question...because the question does not make any sense.

5. Ted Cruz:

   Who is prepared to be a commander-in-chief? Who understands the threats we face? Who am I comfortable having their finger on the button, now that's a question of strength, but it's also a question of judgment. And I think that is a question that is a challenging question for voters.