ask suspiciously

Frequency: 6.50.9 per million words

to ask a question in a tone that shows you don't believe the answer or situation

suspiciouslyVERB + suspiciously

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Examples (10)

  • He asked suspiciously why she was so late.
  • The detective asked the witness suspiciously about his whereabouts.
  • She asked suspiciously, "What are you hiding in that bag?"
  • The child asked suspiciously where his toys had gone.
  • "Who was that on the phone?" he asked suspiciously.
  • The teacher asked suspiciously if anyone had seen the missing book.
  • She asked suspiciously why he was avoiding her gaze.
  • "Did you really finish all your homework?" the parent asked suspiciously.
  • The officer asked suspiciously about the car's unusual modifications.
  • He asked suspiciously who had been in the room while he was out.