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grilled

verb , past tense of grill

Synonyms and Antonyms of grilled

1 to put a series of questions to

police grilled the suspect, but had to release him when it became clear he didn't have the information they were looking for

Synonyms of grilled

catechized, examined, interrogated, pumped, queried, questioned, quizzed, sweat (or sweated) [slang]

Words Related to grilled

cross-examined, cross-questioned

annoyed, harassed, hounded, pestered

canvassed (also canvased), polled

Phrases Synonymous with grilled

gave the third degree to, picked the brains of

2 to put a question or questions to

grilled the children about her ex-husband's new girlfriend

Synonyms of grilled

asked, catechized, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed

Words Related to grilled

besieged, bombarded, cross-examined, cross-questioned, examined, pumped

polled, surveyed

Near Antonyms of grilled

rejoined, retorted

commented, observed, remarked

avoided, ducked

Antonyms of grilled

answered, replied, responded

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