inquisition
noun/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #9,070 most common English word
Meaning
A period of intensive questioning or investigation, often harsh or aggressive.
Example sentence
The journalist faced inquisition from her editors about every detail of her sources.
Synonyms & related words
- interrogation
- questioning
- investigation
- inquiry
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