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questioned

[ˈkwɛstʃənd]

questioned Definition

  • 1doubted or challenged the truth, validity, or accuracy of something
  • 2asked someone questions in order to get information or clarification

Using questioned: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "questioned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police questioned the suspect for hours.

  • Example

    I questioned the accuracy of his statement.

  • Example

    She questioned whether it was the right decision.

  • Example

    He questioned the motives behind her actions.

questioned Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for questioned

Antonyms for questioned

Phrases with questioned

  • to challenge or resist those in positions of power or authority

    Example

    It's important to question authority and not blindly follow orders.

  • uncertain or doubtful

    Example

    The effectiveness of the new policy is open to question.

  • to assume the truth of something that has not been proven

    Example

    His argument begs the question by assuming that all politicians are corrupt.

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Summary: questioned in Brief

'Questioned' [ˈkwɛstʃənd] means to doubt or challenge the truth, validity, or accuracy of something, or to ask someone questions in order to get information or clarification. It can be used in various contexts, such as police investigations or personal conversations, as in 'She questioned whether it was the right decision.' Other phrases include 'question authority,' which means to challenge those in power, and 'beg the question,' which means to assume something without proof.