INTERROGATION Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

interrogation

noun

Definition of interrogation

as in questioning

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as in investigation

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Recent Examples of interrogation Prosecutors say he was beaten, suspended by his hands and feet and subjected to simulated drowning during two days of interrogation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026 There, Alexei faces interrogation by his brilliant and brutal former student, Vladimir (Franco). — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 When Andrew Dismukes’ character repeatedly pressures his dad to try the titular dish, Gillis steps in to put an end to the interrogation. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 In an interrogation room the guy would have folded like wet cardboard. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for interrogation

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Noun

Such a line of questioning was met with anger — or the closest thing Young chose to muster to it.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026
Marsocci acknowledged industry-wide questioning about the future of the brand without its famous, charismatic and exacting founder.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of questioning

Noun

Prior to the plea agreement, the defense attorney had suggested in a court filing that top Justice Department officials had taken improper steps in converting what Yaroch assumed was an administrative investigation into a criminal probe.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
But that investigation could take months, and questions remain about who approved the higher rates and whether the Authority enforced the contract.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

Black asserts that the statements made by Garcia are false and that traveling to appear on national television to make such statements about the inquiry into Epstein’s crimes goes beyond the purview of a member of Congress.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
But when Congress asked questions, the company ignored our inquiries and refused invitations to testify.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Noun

The point is that an inquisition’s social cost is so high that its victims’ guilt or innocence is only part of the accounting.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Defeat on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their play-off bracket’s final in March led to an inquisition.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of inquisition

Noun

The door’s handle had been broken off but the door did not have damage consistent with a break-in, such as prying or force marks, said Det.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
If the convict can help transport the loot from that camp to a safe space far from the government’s prying eyes, the warden will punch his get-outta-jail-free card.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of prying

Noun

The research highlights how increasingly capable models could help security teams identify and fix flaws in critical software before attackers exploit them.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Supporters said the measure would allow life-saving science to advance at a time of great uncertainty in the research funding from the federal government.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of research

Noun

Moran says a deeper probe into the shootings could still serve important purposes, like making evidence available for states to use in their own criminal investigations.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
Friday's no-confidence vote came as four men named in Jane Doe's lawsuit joined the legal push to have James removed from the criminal probe.

— Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of probe

Noun

Exxon has drilled exploration and appraisal wells and is focusing on its technology at a Houston pilot plant.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026
Officials announced the news Saturday during a Kennedy Space Center air show promoting lunar exploration as well as advances in aviation and technology.

— Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

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