Interrogating
/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of formally questioning a witness or suspect by legal authorities in order to obtain information or a confession.
The detective spent hours interrogating the suspect about the crime.
Forms
- interrogate
- interrogated
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Commentary
Used predominantly in criminal and investigative contexts, interrogating requires careful adherence to legal rights such as Miranda warnings to avoid coercion.
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