Interrogator: meaning, definitions and examples
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interrogator
[ ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtər ]
asking questions
A person who asks questions, especially in a formal or aggressive way, often as part of an official investigation or interview. The interrogator is skilled at extracting information from individuals through strategic questioning techniques.
Synonyms
examiner, inquisitor, questioner
Examples of usage
- The police interrogator questioned the suspect for hours.
- The interrogator's intense gaze made the witness uncomfortable.
- The interrogator remained calm and composed throughout the interrogation.
- After facing the skilled interrogator, the suspect finally confessed.
- The interrogator's job is to gather as much information as possible.
Translations
Translations of the word "interrogator" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interrogador
🇮🇳 पूछताछकर्ता
🇩🇪 Vernehmer
🇮🇩 interogator
🇺🇦 допитувач
🇵🇱 przesłuchujący
🇯🇵 尋問者 (じんもんしゃ, jinmonsha)
🇫🇷 interrogateur
🇪🇸 interrogador
🇹🇷 sorgucu
🇰🇷 심문관 (simmun-gwan)
🇸🇦 محقق
🇨🇿 vyšetřovatel
🇸🇰 vyšetrovateľ
🇨🇳 审问者 (shěnwènzhě)
🇸🇮 zasliševalec
🇮🇸 yfirheyrandi
🇰🇿 сұрақ қоюшы
🇬🇪 გამოკითხვის პირი
🇦🇿 sorğu aparan
🇲🇽 interrogador
Word origin
The word 'interrogator' has its origins in the Latin word 'interrogare', meaning 'to ask'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to individuals who question others, particularly in formal settings. The role of an interrogator has been depicted in various works of literature and film, often showcasing the intense and strategic nature of their questioning techniques.
See also: interrogating, interrogation, interrogatory.