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ASKING Antonyms

8 antonyms for asking. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ASKING

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
answering

verb, adverb

v, adv

adjective satellite

• replying

challenging

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• requiring full use of your abilities or resources

• stimulating interest or thought

• disturbingly provocative

acknowledging

verb

v

verb

• declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

• report the receipt of

• express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with

• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

• accept as legally binding and valid

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

addressing

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored

• the place where a person or organization can be found or communicated with

• the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

• the manner of speaking to another individual

• a sign in front of a house or business carrying the conventional form by which its location is described

• written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location

• the stance assumed by a golfer in preparation for hitting a golf ball

• the ability to do or say what is appropriate for the occasion

verb

• speak to

• give a speech to

• put an address on (an envelope)

• direct a question at someone

• address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question

• greet, as with a prescribed form, title, or name

• access or locate by address

• act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

• speak to someone

• adjust and aim (a golf ball) at in preparation of hitting

confronting

verb, adjective

v, adj

verb

• oppose, as in hostility or a competition

• deal with (something unpleasant) head on

• present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize

• be face to face with

interrogating

verb, noun, adjective

v, n, adj

verb

• transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication

• pose a series of questions to

replying

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

noun

• a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

• the speech act of continuing a conversational exchange

verb

• react verbally

responding

verb, adverb, adjective

v, adv, adj

verb

• show a response or a reaction to something

• react verbally

• respond favorably or as hoped

Alternatives for ANSWERING

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for CHALLENGING

Words (19)
Phrases (1)

Alternatives for ACKNOWLEDGING

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Alternatives for ADDRESSING

Words (16)
Phrases (4)

Alternatives for CONFRONTING

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Phrases (1)

Alternatives for INTERROGATING

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Alternatives for REPLYING

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Alternatives for RESPONDING

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