Questioning — synonyms, definition

1. questioning (a)

considering contemplating curious inquiring investigating investigative observant research searching surveying

2. questioning (Noun)

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questioning (Noun) — A request for information.

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3. questioning (Verb)

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questioning (Verb) — Challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of. ex. "We must question your judgment in this matter"

questioning (Verb) — Pose a series of questions to. ex. "The suspect was questioned by the police" ex. "We questioned the survivor about the details of the explosion"

questioning (Verb) — Pose a question.

questioning (Verb) — Conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting.

questioning (Verb) — Place in doubt or express doubtful speculation. ex. "I question whether this was the right thing to do"

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4. questioning (Adjective)

doubting inquisitive quizzical sceptical skeptical speculative wondering

questioning (Adjective) — Perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know). ex. "he had a questioning expression"

questioning (Adjective) — Marked by or given to doubt. ex. "a questioning attitude"

questioning (Adjective) — Showing curiosity.