interrogate in German
interrogate in German is verhören, vernehmen — interrogate means to question someone closely and often forcefully, typically to get information out of them.
interrogate in German
verhören
(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner
vernehmen
(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner
What does "interrogate" mean?
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verb To question someone closely and often forcefully, typically to get information out of them.
"Police interrogated the suspect for hours before he confessed."
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verb To examine something closely and critically.
"The report interrogates the assumptions behind the company's growth forecasts."
interrogate in a sentence
- Police interrogated the suspect for hours before he confessed.
- The teacher interrogated the students about who had broken the window.
- The report interrogates the assumptions behind the company's growth forecasts.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "interrogate" in German?
"interrogate" in German is verhören, vernehmen. interrogate means: To question someone closely and often forcefully, typically to get information out of them.
How do you use "interrogate" in a sentence?
Example: "Police interrogated the suspect for hours before he confessed." In German, "interrogate" is verhören, vernehmen.
Are there other ways to say "interrogate" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "interrogate": verhören, vernehmen.
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