Bring/throw something into question
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To make people have doubts about something.
The recent mistakes in the company's financial reports have brought the competence of their management team into question.
Often appears as...
- bring someone's competence into question
- throw doubt into question
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To make people have doubts about something.
The recent mistakes in the company's financial reports have brought the competence of their management team into question.
Often appears as...
- bring someone's competence into question
- throw doubt into question
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Doubt Creation
Used when new information makes something previously thought to be true seem uncertain.
His alibi being questioned throws the entire investigation into question.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a negative judgment or a decline in credibility or reliability.
The recent scandal brings the politician's integrity into question.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Appropriate in formal situations such as academic discussions, legal arguments, or professional reports.
This study brings into question the effectiveness of the new drug.
Pro Tip 1/3Doubt Creation
Used when new information makes something previously thought to be true seem uncertain.
His alibi being questioned throws the entire investigation into question.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a negative judgment or a decline in credibility or reliability.
The recent scandal brings the politician's integrity into question.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Appropriate in formal situations such as academic discussions, legal arguments, or professional reports.
This study brings into question the effectiveness of the new drug.
Pro Tip 1/3Doubt Creation
Used when new information makes something previously thought to be true seem uncertain.
His alibi being questioned throws the entire investigation into question.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often implies a negative judgment or a decline in credibility or reliability.
The recent scandal brings the politician's integrity into question.
Pro Tip 3/3Formal Context
Appropriate in formal situations such as academic discussions, legal arguments, or professional reports.
This study brings into question the effectiveness of the new drug.
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