interrogations (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˌtɛrəˈɡeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of asking someone a lot of questions in a thorough and often forceful way, usually by police or officials, to get information or a confession.
Examples
The suspect underwent a lengthy interrogation by detectives for several hours.
During the interrogation, the witness revealed new details about the incident.
She prepared herself mentally for the intense interrogation she knew was coming.
How to Use interrogations
- interrogation of someone (prepositional phrase)
- The act of questioning a specific person. — "The interrogation of the witness provided crucial information."
- interrogation about something (prepositional phrase)
- The act of questioning concerning a particular subject. — "The police began an interrogation about the stolen documents."
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