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/
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Verb

to ask someone a lot of questions in a formal way, often in a forceful manner, to get information or a confession

Example:
The police decided to interrogate the suspect for several hours.
She felt like her parents were interrogating her about her plans for the weekend.
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