Synonyms of catechized

catechized

verb

past tense of catechize

1

as in asked

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

• asked
• interrogated
• questioned
• quizzed
• inquired (of)
• queried
• grilled
• examined
• cross-questioned
• bombarded
• cross-examined
• pumped
• surveyed
• besieged
• polled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• answered
• responded
• replied
• observed
• remarked
• avoided
• retorted
• commented
• rejoined
• ducked

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• answered
• responded
• replied
• observed
• remarked
• avoided
• retorted
• commented
• rejoined
• ducked

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2

as in interrogated

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

• interrogated
• examined
• questioned
• sweated
• quizzed
• grilled
• pumped
• queried
• picked the brains of
• debriefed
• harassed
• cross-examined
• cross-questioned
• annoyed
• gave the third degree to
• pestered
• sweat
• hounded
• canvassed
• polled
• canvased