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interrogate
[in-ter-uh-geyt]
verb (used with object)
to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
Synonyms:to examine by questions; question formally.
The police captain interrogated the suspect.
to analyze (an idea or belief), especially by thoroughly and dispassionately questioning its underlying assumptions.
The antiwork movement seeks to interrogate the concept of work as we know it today.
verb (used without object)
to ask questions, especially formally or officially.
the right to interrogate.
interrogate
/ ɪˈɛəˌɡɪ /
verb
to ask questions (of), esp to question (a witness in court, spy, etc) closely
Other Word Forms
- interrogable adjective
- interrogatingly adverb
- interrogee noun
- reinterrogate verb
- uninterrogable adjective
- uninterrogated adjective
- ˈٱˌپԲ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of interrogate1
Word History and Origins
Origin of interrogate1
Example Sentences
"The first step was interrogating the eight prisoners of war," he said.
“Otherwise,” he said “they will have to talk to Secretary Noem,” referring to Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem, whose agency has detained and interrogated people with approved immigration documents at U.S. points of entry.
It gave us a chance to find out why Moose Wala had been killed and to interrogate the motives of the man who claimed responsibility.
He inspected even inside my underwear, both front and back, searched my clothes, then told me to put them back on and started interrogating me - including personal questions about my children and their ages.
Unafraid to grapple with tough conversations and moments of internal crisis, “Materialists” exudes a chic glamour as it interrogates the tough choices, motivations and consequences of modern romance.
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