noun

inquisitor

ihn-KWIH-zih-tuh

noun

A person who questions someone harshly or relentlessly.

"The lawyer became an inquisitor, firing question after question at the witness."

A historical official of the Inquisition tasked with investigating heresy.

"The inquisitor demanded a confession."

How to Use Inquisitor

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In plain EnglishSomeone who interrogates people, often harshly.

inquisitors plural

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The lawyer became an _____, firing question after question at the witness.

From Latin inquisitor, from inquirere, "to inquire into."

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