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interrogation Synonyms

Another word for interrogation

Choosing another word for interrogation depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of formally and systematically questioning someone, especially a suspect, witness, or detainee, to obtain information.

Usage Example

"The detective conducted a three-hour questioning of the primary witness at the police station."

Strongest
questioning
Strong
inquisition
grilling
cross-examination
inquiry
examination
Weak
debriefing
catechism

• noun (Context 2)

In computing and telecommunications, the transmission of a signal to a device, database, or transponder to elicit a status response or retrieve stored data.

Usage Example

"Routine query of the remote weather sensors occurs every fifteen minutes via satellite link."

Strong
query
polling

• Nearby Words

interrelation
interrelationship
interrogate
interrogation
interrogative
interrogator
interrupt

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Interrogation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/interrogation
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