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inquisition

noun

/ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

interrogation, questioning, inquiry, investigation, probe

silence, neglect, disregard

Spanish Inquisition, face an inquisition, brutal inquisition, harsh inquisition

The process of encouraging or establishing a belief or pattern of behavior; strengthening or support...

The amount of crops harvested from a field in a specific period.

imprisonment or confinement

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

The scientific study of insects.