interrogated

word · lemma: interrogate

Definition

To ask someone many detailed questions, often in a formal or aggressive way, especially by police or authorities.

Usage & Nuances

'Interrogated' is formal and mainly used in legal, police, or military contexts. It involves intensive, methodical questioning, not casual conversation. Common collocations: 'was interrogated by the police', 'interrogated for hours'. Not as gentle as 'questioned'.

Spanish: interrogarPortuguese (BR): interrogarPortuguese (PT): interrogarChinese (Simplified): 审问 - 讯问Chinese (Traditional): 審問 - 訊問Hindi: पूछताछ करनाArabic: استجوبBengali: জেরা করা হয়েছিলRussian: допрошен - подвергся допросуJapanese: 尋問されたVietnamese: thẩm vấnKorean: 심문받았다Turkish: sorguya çekildiUrdu: تفتیش کیا گیاIndonesian: diinterogasi

Example Sentences

She was interrogated for hours about the case.

basic

Witnesses were interrogated after the incident.

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He felt nervous when he was interrogated about his whereabouts.

natural

"They interrogated me like I was a criminal!" she exclaimed.

natural

Anyone who entered the building late was interrogated by security.

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The suspect was interrogated by the police.

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