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interrogated

in·ter·ro·gate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-ter-uh-geyt]
    • /ɪnˈtɛr əˌgeɪt/
    • /ɪnˈter.ə.ɡeɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-uh-geyt]
    • /ɪnˈtɛr əˌgeɪt/

Definitions of interrogated word

  • verb with object interrogated to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret. 1
  • verb with object interrogated to examine by questions; question formally: The police captain interrogated the suspect. 1
  • verb without object interrogated to ask questions, especially formally or officially: the right to interrogate. 1
  • noun interrogated Ask questions of (someone, esp. a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally. 1
  • verb interrogated simple past tense and past participle of interrogate. 0
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Origin of interrogated

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin interrogātus past participle of interrogāre to question, examine, equivalent to inter- inter- + rogā(re) to ask + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Interrogated

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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interrogated popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for interrogated

verb interrogated

  • questioned — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
  • quizzed — an informal test or examination of a student or class.
  • grilled — a grating or openwork barrier, as for a gate, usually of metal and often of decorative design.
  • debriefed — Simple past tense and past participle of debrief.
  • catechized — Simple past tense and past participle of catechize.
All 9 Synonyms of interrogated

Antonyms for interrogated

verb interrogated

  • answered — Simple past tense and past participle of answer.
  • replied — to make answer in words or writing; answer; respond: to reply to a question.
All 2 Antonyms of interrogated

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