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Interrogation

/ɪnˌteɹ.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry.
  2. A question put; an inquiry.
  3. (dated) A question mark.

Example Sentences

There is no interrogation in his eyes / Or in the hands, quiet over the horse's neck, / And the eyes watchful, waiting, perceiving, indifferent.
As an isolating language Belter Creole is rich in particles. Particles are used to indicate both negation and interrogation: na is the negative particle and it is placed before the verb

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What does interrogation mean?

Interrogation means The act of interrogating or questioning; an examination by questions; an inquiry..

What is a synonym for interrogation?

Common synonyms include question, examination, interrogative, interrogative sentence.

What is the opposite of interrogation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use interrogation in a sentence?

There is no interrogation in his eyes / Or in the hands, quiet over the horse's neck, / And the eyes watchful, waiting, perceiving, indifferent.

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