interpellate

Verb

Meaning

To question imperatively, as a minister, or other executive officer, in explanation of his conduct; -- generally on the part of a legislative body.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

enquirer enquiry question address demand ask explore investigate examine probe questioning query quiz detain inquire
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Antonyms

repulse shun solution accept agree answer
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Hypernyms

question query

Anagrams

pantellerite

Examples

Following the resurgence of acts of banditry in the metropolitan area, the Chamber of Deputies decided to interpellate the Minister of Justice, Me Heidi Fortune, 26 April in the lower house informs Gary Bodeau, the President of the Lower House. Source: Internet

There are still people lined up to interpellate, and we can’t prevent them from interpellating,” Belmonte told reporters. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

interpeduncular interpel interpellant interpellation interpellator interpenetrable