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interrogationthe action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌterəˈɡeɪʃn/

Example Sentences

  • The detective's interrogation skills were so good, even the office plant confessed to stealing sunlight.
  • After three hours of interrogation, the witness finally revealed the crucial evidence.
  • His mother's interrogation about his whereabouts was more intense than any police questioning.

interrogation

NOUN

[/ɪnˌterəˈɡeɪʃn/]

the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated

the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated
💡 Concept

the action of interrogating or the process of being interrogated

Through interrogation and investigation, information comes to light!
🎵 Rhyme

Through interrogation and investigation, information comes to light!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪnˌterəˈɡeɪʃn/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪnˌterəˈɡeɪʃn/

🌳Etymology

Prefixinter--
Rootrogat
Suffix--ion

🎵Rhyme

investigationexaminationinformation
investigation
examination
information

🔗Collocations

police interrogation
under interrogation
intensive interrogation
interrogation room
conduct an interrogation
interrogation techniques

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The detective's interrogation skills were so good, even the office plant confessed to stealing sunlight.

After three hours of interrogation, the witness finally revealed the crucial evidence.

😄 Fun example

His mother's interrogation about his whereabouts was more intense than any police questioning.

The interrogation room was equipped with recording devices and one-way mirrors.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

questioningexaminationcross-examinationgrillinginquiry

Antonyms

silenceconcealmentsecrecy

Related

interrogateinterrogatorinterrogativeinvestigationinquiry

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