Antonyms for beg the question


Grammar : Verb
Spell : beg
Phonetic Transcription : bɛg


Definition of beg the question

Origin :
  • c.1200, perhaps from Old English bedecian "to beg," from Proto-Germanic *beth-; or possibly from Anglo-French begger, from Old French begart (see beggar). The Old English word for "beg" was wædlian, from wædl "poverty." Of trained dogs, 1816.
  • As a courteous mode of asking (beg pardon, etc.), first attested c.1600. To beg the question translates Latin petitio principii, and means "to assume something that hasn't been proven as a basis of one's argument," thus "asking" one's opponent to give something unearned, though more of the nature of taking it for granted without warrant.
  • As in prevaricate : verb deceive; stretch the truth
  • As in hem and haw : verb hesitate
  • As in equivocate : verb avoid an issue
  • As in evade : verb get away from

Synonyms for beg the question

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