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catechize

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of catechize

1 to put a question or questions to
  • her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job
Synonyms of catechize

ask, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz
Words Related to catechize

besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump

poll, survey
Near Antonyms of catechize

rejoin, retort

comment, observe, remark

avoid, duck
Antonyms of catechize

answer, reply, respond
2 to put a series of questions to
  • applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood
Synonyms of catechize

examine, grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat [slang]
Words Related to catechize

debrief

cross-examine, cross-question

annoy, harass, hound, pester

canvass (also canvas), poll
Phrases Synonymous with catechize

give the third degree to, pick the brains of

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