interrogate

Definition

to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin interrogātus, the perfect passive participle of Latin interrogō (“to inquire, interrogate”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).

Example Sentences

• "The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."
• "to interrogate a database"
• "Griffin's approach allows her to reveal Billie Holiday's resilient strength of character and to interrogate the racism she endured, which was as tragic as her personal mistakes."

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