inquisitor
noun/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/
Frequency rank: #15,019 most common English word
Meaning
A person who asks questions in a harsh or searching way, especially an official investigator.
Example sentence
The suspect trembled as the stern inquisitor fired questions without pause.
Synonyms & related words
- interrogator
- examiner
- investigator
- questioner
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