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

Synonym(s): inquiry, enquiry, query, interrogation

Hypernym(s): questioning, inquiring

Antonym(s): answer

· the subject matter at issue; "the question of disease merits serious discussion"; "under the head of minor Roman poets"

Synonym(s): head

Hypernym(s): subject, topic, theme

· a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply; "he asked a direct question"; "he had trouble phrasing his interrogations"

Synonym(s): interrogation, interrogative, interrogative_sentence

Hypernym(s): sentence

· 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"

Synonym(s): doubt, dubiousness, doubtfulness

Hypernym(s): uncertainty, uncertainness, precariousness

· 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"

Synonym(s): motion

Hypernym(s): proposal

· an informal reference to a marriage proposal; "he was ready to pop the question"

Hypernym(s): marriage_proposal, proposal_of_marriage, marriage_offer, proposal

· challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of; "We must question your judgment in this matter"

Synonym(s): oppugn, call_into_question

Hypernym(s): challenge

· pose a series of questions to; "The suspect was questioned by the police"; "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

Synonym(s): interrogate

Hypernym(s): ask, inquire, enquire

· pose a question

Synonym(s): query

Hypernym(s): ask, inquire, enquire

· conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Synonym(s): interview

Hypernym(s): converse, discourse

· place in doubt or express doubtful speculation; "I wonder whether this was the right thing to do"; "she wondered whether it would snow tonight"

Synonym(s): wonder

Hypernym(s): chew_over, think_over, meditate, ponder, excogitate, contemplate, muse, reflect, mull, mull_over, ruminate, speculate