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Old 04-Jun-2008, 02:06
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I've been told there is a name for someone who answers questions with more questions, but have been unable to find anything. Is there such a term?
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I've never heard the term before, but two source say its conquire.

#1 From Car Talk
conquire (verb) : to answer a question with a question

"Why do you always answer a question with a question?" "Do I?" he conquired. — David
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