Beg The Question

Synonyms of beg the question

• assume
• presume
• take for granted

Antonyms of beg the question

• resolve
• address
• answer

Collocations of beg the question

logical fallacy

Frequency: 70 %

His argument was based on a logical fallacy.

circular reasoning

Frequency: 65 %

The statement just leads to circular reasoning.

assumption

Frequency: 60 %

Your argument is based on a false assumption.

presuppose

Frequency: 50 %

To say that is to presuppose the answer.

raise a question

Frequency: 45 %

The results of the study raise a question about the validity of the theory.

Idiomatic Expressions for beg the question

• Phrase: begging the question
  Meaning: raising a question or issue that has not been addressed or resolved
  Usage: By focusing on the environmental benefits of the project, the report is accused of begging the question of its potential impact on local communities.