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call into question
[kwes-chuhn] 
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call into question
[kwes-chuhn]
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| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | raise doubt |
| Synonyms: | bring into question, cast doubt on, dispute, raise a question |
| Main Entry: | impugn |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | criticize, challenge |
| Synonyms: | assail, attack, blast, break, call into question, cast aspersions upon, cast doubt upon, come down on, contradict, contravene, cross, cut to shreds, deny, disaffirm, dispute, gainsay, knock*, negate, negative, oppose, pin something on, put down*, question, resist, run down, skin alive, slam*, smear, stick it to, swipe at, tar, throw doubt on, throw the book at, thumb nose at, traduce, trash, traverse, zap, zing |
| Notes: | to impugn is to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of; to oppugn is to dispute the truth or validity of, to strive against |
| Antonyms: | flatter, praise |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | oppugn |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | oppose |
| Synonyms: | argue, attack, call into question, contradict, controvert, criticize, debate, shoot down, take issue |
| Main Entry: | question |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | doubt |
| Synonyms: | call into question, cast doubt upon, challenge, controvert, disbelieve, dispute, distrust, hesitate, impeach, impugn, mistrust, oppose, puzzle over, query, suspect, suspicion, wonder about |
| Antonyms: | certainty, doubtlessness, sureness, surety |
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