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Inquisitory

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WordDefinition
probingnounThe action of investigating or exploring.
inquiringnouninquisitive
searchingnounSearch; hunt.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Inquisitory"

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WordDefinition
inquiringnouninquisitive
searchingnounSearch; hunt.
probingnounThe action of investigating or exploring.
inquisitorial(law) Describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge.
inquisitionaryinquisitional
recriminatoryIn the way of recriminations.
solicitous(Usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause) Showing care, concern, or attention, in any of several ways; thus:
confessionalnoun(Roman Catholicism) A small room where confession—the Sacrament of Penance—is performed in private with a priest.
insinuativeTending to insinuate; insinuating
in questionUnder consideration, under discussion.
scrupulousExactly and carefully conducted.
epistolarynoun(Christianity) A Christian liturgical book containing set readings for church services from the New Testament Epistles.
ritualisticIn the manner of a ritual.
invidiousCausing ill will, envy, or offense.
directedverbIn a manner emphasizing one's point of view.
questionwise(India) In terms of or by means of questions.
inly(now rare) Inwardly, within; internally; secretly.
incisiveIntelligently analytical and concise. (of a person or mental process)
adversarialCharacteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed.
in ordernounIn a sequence.

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