inquisidor

inquisitor

noun een-kee-see-DOHR Rare

Origin: From Latin inquisitor, 'one who inquires'.

Usage Note

Inquisidor refers specifically to an official of the Spanish Inquisition in historical contexts, but is also used figuratively for anyone who questions relentlessly. The feminine form is inquisidora. The adjective inquisitorial describes an interrogation style that is probing and intimidating.

Examples

"El inquisidor interrogó al acusado."

Natural Translation

The inquisitor interrogated the accused.

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