interrogation
noun/ɪˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #7,139 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The act of questioning someone formally and thoroughly, often by authorities.
Example sentence
The detective conducted the interrogation that lasted several hours.
Synonyms & related words
- questioning
- interview
- inquiry
- examination
More words in ranks 7,101–7,200
- hardshipa condition that causes suffering or difficulty
- henA female chicken, especially one kept for laying eggs.
- implicationA possible effect or result of an action or decision.
- induceTo cause or bring about a particular feeling or state.
- insecuritya feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence in oneself.
- irrationalNot based on reason or logic; illogical.
- lettuceA green leafy plant whose leaves are eaten raw in salads and sandwiches.
- lithiuma soft, silver-white metallic element, also used as a medication to treat bipolar disorder.
- lucrativeProducing a large amount of profit; highly profitable.
- managerialrelating to the work or role of a manager.