call into question

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Definition

Verb: - To challenge the accuracy, truthfulness, validity, or propriety of something; to express doubts about something, making others reconsider its reliability or correctness.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used to formally or seriously express doubt about a fact, decision, statement, or someone's judgment. It suggests that the subject being questioned may be flawed and requires re-examination. It is often used in academic, legal, professional, or formal contexts.

Examples
  • The new evidence called into question the witness's entire testimony.
  • Several scientists have called the results of the study into question.
  • His actions during the crisis call his leadership into question.
Advanced Usage
  • To call something/someone into question: This is the standard structure. The object (the thing being doubted) can be placed between "call" and "into question" or after the entire phrase.
    • The audit called the company's financial practices into question.
    • The audit called into question the company's financial practices.
Variants and Related Words
  • Question (verb): To ask questions or express doubt. ("I must question your logic.")
  • Challenge (verb): To dispute or disagree with. ("She challenged the professor's theory.")
  • Dispute (verb): To argue about or debate. ("They disputed the terms of the contract.")
  • Cast doubt on (idiom): A very similar idiom meaning to make something seem less certain or true. ("The error cast doubt on the entire calculation.")
Synonyms
  • Challenge
  • Dispute
  • Doubt
  • Impugn
  • Contest
Related Phrasal Verbs

(This is the target phrasal verb itself. Other phrasal verbs with 'call' have different meanings and are not direct synonyms.)

Related Idioms
  • Cast aspersions on: To criticize or damage someone's reputation. (More focused on character attack than general validity.)
  • Throw doubt on: Similar to "cast doubt on," meaning to make something seem questionable.
Verb
  1. challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
    • We must question your judgment in this matter

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