interrogation[noun]Synonyms: questioning, cross-examination, examination, grilling
(informal), inquiry, inquisition, third degree
(informal)
English Thesaurus: interview, interrogation, cross-examination, consultation, audience, ... [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
interview a meeting in which someone is asked questions, to find out if they are suitable for a job, or to help the police find out about a crime. Also used about someone being asked questions on TV, in a newspaper, in a magazine etc:
I’ve got another job interview tomorrow. Since the police interview, she had changed her statement. an interview with Keith Richardsinterrogation an occasion when someone is asked a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats, usually by the police or the army:
He claims he was tortured during his interrogation. Police interrogation methods have been questioned.cross-examination an occasion when someone is asked questions about what they have just said, in order to see if they are telling the truth, especially in a court of law:
Under cross-examination, the only witness said she could not be sure about what she saw.consultation a meeting with a doctor or an expert to discuss treatment or to get advice:
The therapist charges $100 for a half hour consultation. Would you like to come back for another consultation?audience a formal meeting with a very important person:
He was granted an audience with the Pope. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲