inquisitor
in·quis·i·tor
noun \in-ˈkwi-zə-tər\Definition of INQUISITOR
: one who inquires or makes inquisition; especially : one who is unduly harsh, severe, or hostile in making an inquiry
— in·quis·i·to·ri·al \-ˌkwi-zə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective
— in·quis·i·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb
See Examples of INQUISITOR
- He had to answer his inquisitors' questions or be thrown out of school.
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1504
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