Answer and Catechize

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Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.

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Catechize is an antonym for answer.

Catechize verb - To put a question or questions to.

Usage example: her roommates catechized her about every detail of her date with her new boyfriend

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Answer is an antonym for catechize in instruct and question topic.

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