Synonyms of catechize

catechize

verb

ˈka-tə-ˌkīz 

1

as in to ask

to put a question or questions to

her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ask
• interrogate
• question
• inquire (of)
• quiz
• query
• grill
• examine
• cross-examine
• cross-question
• bombard
• besiege
• pump
• survey
• poll

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• respond
• answer
• reply
• observe
• avoid
• remark
• rejoin
• comment
• retort
• duck

2

as in to interrogate

to put a series of questions to

applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogate
• examine
• question
• grill
• quiz
• pump
• query
• pick the brains of
• cross-examine
• annoy
• debrief
• harass
• sweat
• pester
• cross-question
• give the third degree to
• hound
• canvass
• poll

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catechize

Priests could not catechize children, bring the sacraments to the sick, or do pastoral work outside the local churchyard. — George Weigel, WSJ, 17 Mar. 2022