interrogating

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/ɪnˈtɛrəɡeɪtɪŋ/ · in-ter-ro-gat-ing

To ask questions of someone, often formally or systematically.

Meanings

verbformal

To ask questions of someone, often formally or systematically.

کسی سے سوالات کرنا، اکثر رسمی یا منظم طور پر۔

تحقیق کرنا

tahqiqat karna

Synonyms

questioninginquiringprobingسوال کرناتفتیش کرنابازپرس کرنا

Antonyms

answeringrespondingجواب دیناجواب کرنا

Common Collocations

  • interrogating a suspect
  • interrogating a witness
  • interrogating for information

Example Sentences

The detective is interrogating the suspect about the crime.

تفتیشی افسر ملزم سے جرم کے بارے میں تحقیق کر رہا ہے۔

Tafteeshi afsar mulzim se jurm ke baare mein tahqiqat kar raha hai.

Interrogating witnesses is a crucial part of the investigation.

شہادتوں کی تحقیق کرنا تفتیش کا ایک اہم حصہ ہے۔

Shahadaton ki tahqiqat karna tehsish ka aik ahem hissa hai.

She is skilled at interrogating subjects effectively.

وہ موضوعات کی تحقیق کرنے میں ماہر ہے۔

Woh mauzuaat ki tahqiqat karne mein maahir hai.

Easily Confused With

interrogation:Interrogating is the act of asking questions, while interrogation refers to the process as a whole.

Word Family

interrogate
verbتفتیش کرنا
interrogation
nounتفتیش
interrogator
nounتحقیقات کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'interrogating' as 'inter + rogating' where 'rogate' sounds like 'ask'.

Imagine a detective with a notepad asking questions in a dimly lit room.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "interrogare" — to ask, inquire

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Latin 'interrogare' through Old French into modern English, retaining its meaning related to asking questions.