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ASKING Antonyms

There are 8 antonyms of the word asking. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For ASKING

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answering
verb, adverbv, adv
adjective satellite

• replying

challenging
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• requiring full use of your abilities or resources

• stimulating interest or thought

• disturbingly provocative

acknowledging
verbv
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, nounv, 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, adjectivev, 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, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

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

• pose a series of questions to

replying
verb, adverb, adjectivev, 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, adjectivev, adv, adj
verb

• show a response or a reaction to something

• react verbally

• respond favorably or as hoped

Alternatives for ANSWERING

Alternatives for CHALLENGING

Alternatives for ACKNOWLEDGING

Alternatives for ADDRESSING

Alternatives for CONFRONTING

Alternatives for INTERROGATING

Alternatives for REPLYING

Alternatives for RESPONDING

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