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Understanding Interrogation: A Guide to the Formal Word for Questioning

Interrogate is a verb that means to question or examine closely and thoroughly, often in order to extract information or get to the truth. It can also imply a sense of scrutiny or investigation.

For example:

* The police interrogated the suspect for hours before charging him with the crime.
* The lawyer interrogated the witness to test her credibility and find inconsistencies in her story.
* The detective interrogated the suspect, trying to get him to confess to the murder.

In general, interrogate is a formal word that is often used in legal or official contexts, while question or examine might be more informal or conversational words for the same concept.

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