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in·quis·i·tor
 inquisitor
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
kwI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who conducted an inquisition, esp. officially, as a member of the Spanish Inquisition.
She was accused of witchcraft and brought before the inquisitor. |
| definition 2: |
one who questions closely or rigorously.
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| derivations: |
inquisitorial (adj.), inquisitorially (adv.) |
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