call into question
Raise doubts about
To call something into question is to raise doubts about it or challenge its validity: The new evidence calls into question everything we thought we knew.
The phrase suggests that something previously accepted now deserves scrutiny or skepticism.
Her motives have been called into question.
- misgivingUneasy feeling of doubt
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- delegitimizeDeny rightful authority
- challengeTest of ability
- doubtLack of firm belief
scrutinize · suspect · contest · impeach · query · undermine · controvert · problematize · discredit · suspicion · mistrust · reconsider · investigate · reevaluate · interrogate · debate · cross-examine · contradict
call into questionconfirm
Validate as true
verify · validate · corroborate · substantiate · prove
call into questiontake at face value
Accept without deeper analysis
take for granted · take on faith · embrace · endorse · go along with
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