Interrogate

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Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of interrogate

question
grill
cross-examine

Antonyms of interrogate

avoid
ignore
evade

Collocations of interrogate

interrogate suspects
Frequency: 80 %

The detective needed to interrogate suspects to solve the case.

interrogate witnesses
Frequency: 75 %

The lawyer had to interrogate witnesses to gather evidence for the trial.

interrogate prisoners
Frequency: 70 %

The interrogator was tasked with interrogating prisoners to extract information.

interrogate a suspect
Frequency: 65 %

The police officer had to interrogate a suspect in connection with the robbery.

interrogate a witness
Frequency: 60 %

The investigator needed to interrogate a witness to get a clearer picture of what happened.

Idiomatic Expressions for interrogate

  • Phrase: interrogate a witness
    Meaning: to question a witness in a formal setting, such as a court or investigation
    Usage: The lawyer spent hours interrogating the witness to get all the necessary information for the case.