interrogator
noun/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtər/
Frequency rank: #19,010 most common English word
Meaning
a person who questions someone, especially in an official or intense manner.
Example sentence
The prisoner refused to answer any of the questions posed by the interrogator.
Synonyms & related words
- questioner
- examiner
- inquisitor
- interviewer
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