interrogator

[ in-ter-uh-gey-ter ]

noun

1. a person who interrogates.
2. Also called challenger. Radio. a transmitter that emits a signal to trigger a transponder.

Word History and Origins

Origin of interrogator¹

1745–55; < Late Latin interrogātor; interrogate, -tor

Example Sentences

The military interrogators asked them questions about their work in environmental justice, and accused them of being communists.

From Salon

Her interrogators also accused her of working for the US.

From BBC

A lawyer for Mr Gwenzi, a local councillor and human rights activist, had also described how his client's interrogators had threatened to harm his family.

From BBC

I won’t say more because that might get into FBI interrogator territory.

From Los Angeles Times

He’s told to start there by his interrogator.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• questioner