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Questioned

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

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verb
  1. 1

    To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

  2. 2

    To raise doubts about; have doubts about.

  3. 3

    To argue; to converse; to dispute.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Questioned"

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interrogativenoun(grammar) Asking or denoting a question.
inquirynounThe act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.
interrogationnounThe act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
queryverbA question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).
enquirynounBritish form of inquiry. [The act of inquiring; a seeking of information by asking questions; interrogation; a question or questioning.]
interrogateverb(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner
interviewverb(transitive) To ask questions of (somebody); to have an interview.
oppugnverb(transitive, rare) To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.
motionverbTo gesture indicating a desired movement.
wonderverb(intransitive) To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel; often followed by at.
doubtverb(ambitransitive) To be undecided about; to lack confidence in; to disbelieve, to question.
dubiousnessnounDoubt; uncertainty.
doubtfulnessnounThe state or quality of being doubtful; doubt; uncertainty.
headverb(transitive) To be in command of. (See also head up.)
interrogative sentencenouna sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
accountabilitynounThe state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
appealedverb(intransitive) To call upon someone for a favour, help, etc.
appliedPut into practical use.
approachedverb(intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to move toward; to advance nearer; to draw nigh.
arrestedHaving been placed under arrest, or having been charged with a crime.

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