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interrogator

/ɪnˈtɛr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɚ/
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Plural:interrogators
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Adjective:interrogatory
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• noun

1

A person who asks questions closely, formally, or aggressively, especially as part of an official investigation, legal inquiry, or intelligence debriefing.

Example

"The lead interrogator remained calm and methodical while questioning the suspect about his alibi."

2

An electronic device or radar subsystem that transmits a coded radio signal to trigger an automated identifying response from a transponder.

Example

"The air traffic control station uses a secondary surveillance radar interrogator to identify incoming commercial aircraft."

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• Rhymes for interrogator

• Nearby Words

interrogate
interrogation
interrogative
interrogator
interrupt
interrupter
interruptible

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 16th century from Late Latin interrogator ('a questioner'), an agent noun from the verb interrogare, formed from inter- ('between') and rogare ('to ask, question').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interrogator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interrogator
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