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inquisitor in German

inquisitor in German is Inquisitor, Befrager, Ketzerrichter — inquisitor means a person who questions someone harshly or relentlessly.

inquisitor in German

Inquisitor
noun
(historical) An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Befrager
noun
(historical) An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Ketzerrichter
noun
(historical) An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Untersuchungsrichter
noun
(historical) An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Vernehmer
noun
(historical) An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.

What does "inquisitor" mean?

  1. noun A person who questions someone harshly or relentlessly.
    "The lawyer became an inquisitor, firing question after question at the witness."
  2. noun A historical official of the Inquisition tasked with investigating heresy.
    "The inquisitor demanded a confession."
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inquisitor in a sentence

  • The lawyer became an inquisitor, firing question after question at the witness.
  • The inquisitor demanded a confession.

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What is "inquisitor" in German?

"inquisitor" in German is Inquisitor, Befrager, Ketzerrichter. inquisitor means: A person who questions someone harshly or relentlessly.

How do you use "inquisitor" in a sentence?

Example: "The lawyer became an inquisitor, firing question after question at the witness." In German, "inquisitor" is Inquisitor, Befrager, Ketzerrichter.

Are there other ways to say "inquisitor" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "inquisitor": Inquisitor, Befrager, Ketzerrichter, Untersuchungsrichter, Vernehmer.

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