interrogated

[ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪtɪd]

interrogated Definition

• 1. to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence
• 2. to formally question someone, especially a suspect in a criminal case

Using interrogated: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "interrogated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

• Example

  He was interrogated by the immigration officer at the airport.

• Example

  The journalist was interrogated about his sources for the story.

interrogated Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for interrogated

• questioned
• examined
• grilled

Phrases with interrogated

• interrogate a witness

  to question a person who has information about a crime or an event

  Example

  The lawyer will interrogate the witness to get more information about the incident.

• interrogate a prisoner

  to question a person who is in custody or imprisoned

  Example

  The military police interrogated the prisoner to gather intelligence.

• interrogation room

  a room where people are questioned, especially by the police or other authorities

  Example

  The suspect was taken to the interrogation room for questioning.

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Summary: interrogated in Brief

To 'interrogate' [ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪtɪd] means to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time, often using threats or violence, or to formally question someone, especially a suspect in a criminal case. It is often used in legal and law enforcement contexts, as in 'The police interrogated the suspect for hours.' Synonyms include 'questioned' and 'examined,' while informal equivalents include 'grilled' and 'pumped.'