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inquisition
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inquisition
noun
/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/
inquiry
inquisitive
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example Sentences
The journalist faced an
inquisition
from the panel about his sources.
Synonyms
interrogation, questioning, inquiry, investigation, probe
Antonyms
silence, neglect, disregard
Collocations
Spanish Inquisition, face an inquisition, brutal inquisition, harsh inquisition
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