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Interrogation vs Interrogatee - What's the difference?

interrogation | interrogatee |

As nouns the difference between interrogation and interrogatee

is that interrogation is the act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry while interrogatee is someone who undergoes an interrogation.

interrogation

English

(wikipedia interrogation)

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
  • A question put; an inquiry.
  • A point, mark, or sign, thus , indicating that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Called also interrogation point.

    • Usage notes

    * Preposition under is generally used for the person or matter that is being investigated; Johnny is under interrogation about the last night's events.

    Related terms

    * interrogate * interrogative * interrogator * interrogatory

    interrogatee

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Someone who undergoes an interrogation.