word
Inquisition
Ih-nkwuh-ZIH-shuhn
/ˌɪnkwʌˈzɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
inquisition
Dictionary meaning
A severe interrogation, often violating the rights or privacy of individuals.
Examples
- After coming home five minutes late, I wasn't expecting an inquisition.
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