Meaning of the word interrogate in English

What does interrogate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

interrogate

US /ɪnˈter.ə.ɡeɪt/
UK /ɪnˈter.ə.ɡeɪt/

Verb

1.

to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats or violence:

Example:
Thousands of dissidents have been interrogated or imprisoned in recent weeks.
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