inquisitor
Plural: inquisitors
Noun
- a questioner who is excessively harsh
- an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
- A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.
- An official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Examples
- During the meeting, Jake turned into an inquisitor, firing questions at the presenter non-stop.
Origin / Etymology
From Old French inquisiteur, from Latin inquīsītor.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 19
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inquisitor: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 21
inquisitor: valid Words With Friends Word