interrogate

in·ter·ro·gate

transitive verb \in-ˈter-ə-ˌgāt, -ˈte-rə-\

in·ter·ro·gat·edin·ter·ro·gat·ing

Definition of INTERROGATE

1

: to question formally and systematically

2

: to give or send out a signal to (as a transponder) for triggering an appropriate response

— in·ter·ro·ga·tee \-ˌter-ə-(ˌ)gā-ˈtē\ noun

— in·ter·ro·ga·tion \-ˌter-ə-ˈgā-shən\ noun

— in·ter·ro·ga·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-n^əl\ adjective

Examples of INTERROGATE

1. interrogate a prisoner of war
2. <interrogated him about where he'd gone the night before>

Origin of INTERROGATE

Latin interrogatus, past participle of interrogare, from inter- + rogare to ask — more at right

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to INTERROGATE

Synonyms

catechize, grill, inquire (of), ask, query, question, quiz

Antonyms

answer, reply, respond

Related Words

besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump; poll, survey

Near Antonyms

rejoin, retort; comment, observe, remark; avoid, duck

See Synonym Discussion at ask

Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, apron, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector

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