Phrase guide

call into question

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To cause to be questioned; to introduce doubt regarding.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • This immoral act calls his reputation into question.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: call into doubt, question, query, challenge

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We must question your judgment in this matter

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: question, oppugn

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: challenge

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

14 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 表示懷疑 /表示怀疑 (biǎoshì huáiyí) — to cause to be questioned
  • Chinese Mandarin: 質疑 /质疑 (zhìyí) — to cause to be questioned
  • Dutch: in vraag stellen — to cause to be questioned
  • Finnish: asettaa kyseenalaiseksi — to cause to be questioned
  • French: remettre en cause — to cause to be questioned
  • French: remettre en question — to cause to be questioned
  • German: in Frage stellen — to cause to be questioned
  • Hungarian: megkérdőjelez — to cause to be questioned
  • Italian: mettere in dubbio — to cause to be questioned
  • Japanese: 問う (tou) — to cause to be questioned
  • Polish: podawać w wątpliwość — to cause to be questioned
  • Polish: podać w wątpliwość — to cause to be questioned
  • Russian: поста́вить под вопро́с (postávitʹ pod voprós) — to cause to be questioned
  • Spanish: poner en entredicho — to cause to be questioned