Interrogate: meaning, definitions and examples
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interrogate
[ ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪt ]
police investigation
To question (someone) formally and thoroughly, often with the intent to extract information.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- During the interrogation, the suspect remained silent.
- The detective interrogated the witness about the events of that night.
- The police officer interrogated the suspect for hours.
- After hours of interrogation, the truth finally came out.
intense questioning
To ask someone a lot of questions in an aggressive or determined way.
Synonyms
cross-examine, grill, question, quiz
Examples of usage
- The reporter interrogated the politician about the scandal.
- My parents interrogated me about where I had been all night.
- The teacher interrogated the students about the reading assignment.
police investigation
The act of questioning or examining someone, typically in a thorough or aggressive manner.
Synonyms
cross-examination, grilling, questioning
Examples of usage
- The interrogation of the suspect lasted for hours.
- The detective conducted an intense interrogation of the witness.
- She faced a tough interrogation by the police.
Translations
Translations of the word "interrogate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interrogar
🇮🇳 पूछताछ करना
🇩🇪 verhören
🇮🇩 menginterogasi
🇺🇦 допитувати
🇵🇱 przesłuchiwać
🇯🇵 尋問する (じんもんする)
🇫🇷 interroger
🇪🇸 interrogar
🇹🇷 sorgulamak
🇰🇷 심문하다
🇸🇦 استجواب
🇨🇿 vyslýchat
🇸🇰 vypočúvať
🇨🇳 审问 (shěnwèn)
🇸🇮 zaslišati
🇮🇸 yfirheyra
🇰🇿 сұрау
🇬🇪 დაკითხვა
🇦🇿 sorğu-sual etmək
🇲🇽 interrogar
Word origin
The word 'interrogate' comes from the Latin word 'interrogatus', which means 'to question'. It was first recorded in English in the late 16th century. The term has been commonly used in legal and police contexts to refer to the act of questioning a suspect or witness in a formal and thorough manner. Over time, 'interrogate' has also come to be used more broadly to describe intense questioning or probing in various situations.