interrogate
verb/ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪt/
Frequency rank: #14,348 most common English word
Meaning
to question someone closely and formally, often in an aggressive manner.
Example sentence
The detective decided to interrogate the suspect for several hours before making an arrest.
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