Synonyms for

Inquisitor

Verb / ˌɪˈnkwɪzʌtɜ: / Another word for inquisitor — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An inquisitor is a person who asks questions in a harsh or unkind way to get information.

Synonyms & similar words

interrogator inquisitor interrogator questioner examiner investigator prosecutor auditor inspector sleuth detective inquirer cross-examiner interviewer checker surveyor tester assessor scrutinizer prober checker-out researcher

Example sentences

  1. The inquisitor asked the suspect many questions to find out if he was guilty.
  2. The inquisitor was determined to get the truth out of the witness.
  3. The inquisitor's harsh tone scared the witness into telling the truth.
  4. The inquisitor's job was to find out who was responsible for the crime.
  5. The inquisitor's questions were relentless and intimidating.

Quotes

  • The inquisitor is the one who chooses which books to burn.
  • The inquisitor is always wrong.
  • The inquisitor's purpose is not to discover the truth, but to impose it.

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