Interrogator

/ɪnˈtɛrəˌɡeɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who formally questions someone, especially as part of an official investigation or interrogation.

The interrogator pressed for details about the suspect's whereabouts on the night of the crime.

A device used to obtain information from a computer or system.

The interrogator allowed researchers to extract data from the database efficiently.

In the context of a military or intelligence operation, an interrogator is someone trained to extract information from detainees.

The military interrogator used various techniques to gather intelligence from the captured enemy soldier.

From Latin 'interrogator', meaning one who asks questions.

good cop, bad cop

A tactic in interrogations where two officers act with contrasting styles to elicit a confession.

third degree

Intense questioning or interrogation, often involving pressure or threats.

to put someone on the spot

To force someone to answer questions or to take a position quickly.

interrogate

To ask questions of someone, often in a thorough or aggressive manner.

interrogation

The act of questioning someone extensively to gather information.

The asking of personal questions in a teasing way.

Stop being such an interrogator at the party; I'm just trying to have fun!

Someone who is overly intrusive when asking questions.

She's a real interrogator when it comes to asking about relationships.