interrogated

[ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪtɪd]

interrogated Definition

  • 1to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence
  • 2to 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

Phrases with interrogated

  • 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.

  • to question a person who is in custody or imprisoned

    Example

    The military police interrogated the prisoner to gather intelligence.

  • 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.'