to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.

to examine by questions; question formally

The police captain interrogated the suspect.

to ask questions, esp. formally or officially

the right to interrogate.

verb

answer , reply

verb

catechize , cross-examine , cross-question , examine , give the third degree , go over * , grill , inquire , investigate , pump , put the screws to , put through the wringer , query , question , quiz , roast * , sweat out * , work overnotes:question means to challenge the accuracy , probity , or propriety of; interrogate means to examine closely , aggressively , or formally by posing a series of questions to , ask , cross-examination