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Questioned

Verb / ˈkwestʃʌnd / Another word for questioned — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To ask a question of someone in order to seek an answer or information.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

interrogated queried examined investigated

Informal

asked about checked on probed hounded

Literary

challenged disputed called into doubt

Antonyms

answered affirmed accepted agreed confirmed stated declared

Common collocations

  • questioned authority
  • questioned the validity
  • questioned the decision
  • questioned the evidence
  • questioned his motives
  • questioned the results
  • questioned the assumptions

Word family

noun question
verb question
adjective questionable
adverb questioningly

Usage note

While 'questioned' can mean simply 'asked about', it often implies doubt or suspicion. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher questioned the students about their homework.
  2. The detective questioned the suspect about the crime.
  3. I questioned my friend about her trip to Europe.
  4. He questioned the accuracy of the report.
  5. The journalist questioned the politician about her stance on the issue.

Quotes

  • Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning. - William Arthur Ward
  • To be or not to be, that is the question. - William Shakespeare
  • Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers. - Voltaire

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