interrogate

verb

in·ter·ro·gate in-ˈter-ə-ˌgāt How to pronounce interrogate (audio)

-ˈte-rə-

interrogated; interrogating

transitive verb

: to question formally and systematically

: to give or send out a signal to (a device, such as a transponder) for triggering an appropriate response

interrogatee

in-ˌter-ə-(ˌ)gā-ˈtē How to pronounce interrogate (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

interrogate a prisoner of war interrogated him about where he'd gone the night before

Recent Examples on the Web The trailer shows federal agents arriving at the Broberg's home to interrogate them about their relationship with Berchtold.

Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 This was yet another delay after a months-long battle in courts to stall and avoid the AG’s office efforts to interrogate them.

Marta Dhanis, Fox News, 10 Aug. 2022 In the ongoing legal fight about Jamie Spears's handling of Britney's conservatorship, the attorneys for the pop star's father wanted to interrogate her about her allegations against him.

Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 The couple’s fairly quiet life together is upended when new parties attempt to interrogate them about the mysterious gateway and the world beyond it.

J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 5 July 2022 Now, parents often interrogate teachers about their teaching practices.

Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 June 2022 Monkeypox also represents an opportunity to interrogate some larger global health paradigms, like whose voices and lives are prioritized, and for whom resources are mobilized?

Vinay Kampalath, STAT, 8 June 2022 The intelligence officers, called Joint Task Force-Guantanamo, were dispatched to interrogate the detainees for information about future terrorist plots.

Josh Margolin, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2021 The fund was set up to support projects that interrogate British culture, asking questions of identity, the current journey and the future.

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2022 See More

Legal Definition

interrogate

transitive verb

in·ter·ro·gate in-ˈter-ə-ˌgāt How to pronounce interrogate (audio)

interrogated; interrogating

: to question formally and systematically

especially : to gather information from (a suspect) by means that are reasonably likely to elicit incriminating responses see also miranda rights

Note: Under Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 (1980), interrogating includes not just express questioning, but also any words or actions that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response. Asking questions that are normally asked in the course of arrest or booking (such as questions about name or age) is not considered interrogation.

单词	interrogates
释义	interrogate verb in·ter·ro·gate in-ˈter-ə-ˌgāt -ˈte-rə- interrogated; interrogating transitive verb 1 : to question formally and systematically 2 : to give or send out a signal to (a device, such as a transponder) for triggering an appropriate response interrogatee in-ˌter-ə-(ˌ)gā-ˈtē noun Synonyms ask catechize grill inquire (of) query question quiz See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences interrogate a prisoner of war interrogated him about where he'd gone the night before Recent Examples on the Web The trailer shows federal agents arriving at the Broberg's home to interrogate them about their relationship with Berchtold. Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 This was yet another delay after a months-long battle in courts to stall and avoid the AG’s office efforts to interrogate them. Marta Dhanis, Fox News, 10 Aug. 2022 In the ongoing legal fight about Jamie Spears's handling of Britney's conservatorship, the attorneys for the pop star's father wanted to interrogate her about her allegations against him. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 July 2022 The couple’s fairly quiet life together is upended when new parties attempt to interrogate them about the mysterious gateway and the world beyond it. J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 5 July 2022 Now, parents often interrogate teachers about their teaching practices. Connor Sanders, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 June 2022 Monkeypox also represents an opportunity to interrogate some larger global health paradigms, like whose voices and lives are prioritized, and for whom resources are mobilized? Vinay Kampalath, STAT, 8 June 2022 The intelligence officers, called Joint Task Force-Guantanamo, were dispatched to interrogate the detainees for information about future terrorist plots. Josh Margolin, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2021 The fund was set up to support projects that interrogate British culture, asking questions of identity, the current journey and the future. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Latin interrogatus, past participle of interrogare, from inter- + rogare to ask — more at right First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition interrogate verb in·ter·ro·gate in-ˈter-ə-ˌgāt interrogated; interrogating : to question thoroughly Police interrogated a suspect. Legal Definition interrogate transitive verb in·ter·ro·gate in-ˈter-ə-ˌgāt interrogated; interrogating : to question formally and systematically especially : to gather information from (a suspect) by means that are reasonably likely to elicit incriminating responses see also miranda rights Note: Under Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 U.S. 291 (1980), interrogating includes not just express questioning, but also any words or actions that the police should know are reasonably likely to elicit an incriminating response. Asking questions that are normally asked in the course of arrest or booking (such as questions about name or age) is not considered interrogation. interrogates verb present tense third-person singular of interrogate 1 as in asks to put a question or questions to interrogated him about where he'd gone the night before Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance asks questions quizzes examines queries grills bombards catechizes inquires (of) cross-examines besieges surveys pumps cross-questions polls Antonyms & Near Antonyms responds replies answers observes avoids remarks rejoins retorts comments ducks See More 2 as in examines to put a series of questions to police interrogated the murder suspect for hours on end Synonyms & Similar Words examines questions pumps quizzes grills queries catechizes harasses debriefs pesters gives the third degree to picks the brains of sweats annoys cross-examines canvases hounds cross-questions canvasses polls
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interrogate

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