Synonyms of catechizes

catechizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of catechize

1

as in asks

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

• asks
• inquires (of)
• questions
• interrogates
• quizzes
• queries
• grills
• cross-questions
• surveys
• pumps
• examines
• cross-examines
• besieges
• bombards
• polls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responds
• answers
• replies
• remarks
• observes
• retorts
• avoids
• rejoins
• comments
• ducks

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• responds
• answers
• replies
• remarks
• observes
• retorts
• avoids
• rejoins
• comments
• ducks

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2

as in interrogates

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

• interrogates
• questions
• examines
• quizzes
• pumps
• grills
• queries
• picks the brains of
• cross-questions
• gives the third degree to
• sweats
• debriefs
• annoys
• canvases
• harasses
• cross-examines
• hounds
• pesters
• polls
• canvasses