skepticize

/ˌskɛptɪˈsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or feel doubt about the truth or genuineness of something

“The journalist was accused of trying to skepticize the claims of the company.”

2. verb

to question the validity of an argument or idea

“The professor attempted to skepticize the student’s thesis.”

3. noun

the act of questioning the validity of an argument or idea

“The skepticization of the theory was a major point of contention at the conference.”

Synonyms

  • challenge
  • doubt
  • question

Antonyms

  • authenticate
  • certify
  • endorse