| Main Entry: | call into question |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | raise doubt |
Synonyms: |
bring into question, cast doubt on, dispute, raise a question |
| Main Entry: | impeach |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | denounce, censure |
Synonyms: |
accuse, arraign, blame, bring charges against, call into question, call to account, cast aspersions on, cast doubt on, challenge, charge, criminate, criticize, discredit, disparage, hold at fault, impugn, incriminate, inculpate, indict, query, question, reprehend, reprimand, reprobate, tax, try |
Antonyms: |
elect |
| 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 |
| 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 |