INTERROGATIONS Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word interrogations. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for INTERROGATIONS
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enquiry | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning • a search for knowledge • a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | ||||||||
examination | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||||
inquiry | nounn | |||||||
noun • a search for knowledge • an instance of questioning • a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest | ||||||||
cross-examination | nounn | |||||||
noun • (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination | ||||||||
debriefing | nounn | |||||||
noun • report of a mission or task | ||||||||
interrogation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • a transmission that will trigger an answering transmission from a transponder • formal systematic questioning • an instance of questioning | ||||||||
interview | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists • a conference (usually with someone important) verb • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation • go for an interview in the hope of being hired | ||||||||
probe | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities • a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities • an exploratory action or expedition • an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity verb • question or examine thoroughly and closely • examine physically with or as if with a probe | ||||||||
questioning | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a request for information adjective satellite • perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know) • marked by or given to doubt • showing curiosity | ||||||||
question | nounn | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning • the subject matter at issue • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something • a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote • an informal reference to a marriage proposal verb • challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of • pose a series of questions to • pose a question • conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting • place in doubt or express doubtful speculation | ||||||||
interrogative | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to verbs in the so-called interrogative mood • relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation noun • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply • some linguists consider interrogative sentences to constitute a mood | ||||||||
interrogatory | nounn | |||||||
adjective • relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation noun • formal systematic questioning | ||||||||
query | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instance of questioning verb • pose a question | ||||||||
interrogative sentence | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply |