Synonyms of quizzed

quizzed

verb

past tense of quiz

1

as in asked

to put a question or questions to

quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in interrogated

to put a series of questions to

hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quizzed

There, during an initial examination, doctors quizzed Couric about the date and current president. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 July 2026

Daniel also quizzed Saulter on his personal relationship with Garcia’s family, but the exchange was disregarded after an objection from prosecutors. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026

During what must have been a slow news day Monday, the sports writers at USA Today quizzed Microsoft’s Copilot on the day’s World Cup matches. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 18 June 2026

Multiple members quizzed after the meeting by a gaggle of reporters declared no interest in serving as acting mayor. — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Morgan will appear alongside opera singer Katherine Jenkins and be quizzed by Deadline’s Jake Kanter in a panel on fame, media, culture and public opinion, while former First Lady Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will record a live episode of their podcast IMO. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 May 2026

The five participants were quizzed by a moderator and supplemented by questions from the audience during the 90-minute presentation in Orlando. — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Sorensen summoned both Fire Chief Stephen Gollan and Police Chief Bill Schultz to the lectern and quizzed them on their relationship with the city manager. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026

Over near the marketplace, Rey quizzed a young visitor about their journeys in Batuu. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2026