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query

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of query

1 to demand proof of the truth or rightness of
  • it seems odd that someone would want two stoves, so you'd better query that order
Synonyms of query

challenge, contest, dispute, impeach, oppugn, question
Words Related to query

doubt, mistrust

kick (about), object (to), protest

combat, fight, oppose, resist
Phrases Synonymous with query

call in question (or into)
Near Antonyms of query

back, defend, support

advocate, champion, promote

abide, endure, stomach, tolerate
Antonyms of query

accept, believe, embrace, swallow
2 to put a question or questions to
  • queried the professor about the assignment
Synonyms of query

ask, catechize, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, question, quiz
Words Related to query

besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump

poll, survey
Near Antonyms of query

rejoin, retort

comment, observe, remark

avoid, duck
Antonyms of query

answer, reply, respond
3 to put a series of questions to
  • once the statement was given, the press secretary allowed reporters to query the President
Synonyms of query

catechize, examine, grill, interrogate, pump, question, quiz, sweat [slang]
Words Related to query

debrief

cross-examine, cross-question

annoy, harass, hound, pester

canvass (also canvas), poll
Phrases Synonymous with query

give the third degree to, pick the brains of

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