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Investigated vs Interrogated - What's the difference?

investigated | interrogated |

As verbs the difference between investigated and interrogated

is that investigated is (investigate) while interrogated is (interrogate).

investigated

English

Verb

(head)
  • (investigate)

  • investigate

    English

    Verb

    (investigat)
  • To inquire into or study in order to ascertain facts or information.
  • to investigate the causes of natural phenomena
  • To examine, look into, or scrutinize in order to discover something hidden or secret.
  • to investigate an unsolved murder
  • To conduct an inquiry or examination.
  • * 1903 , , "The Shadow and the Flash,"
  • "Why don't you investigate'?" he demanded. And ' investigate I did.

    Synonyms

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    interrogated

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (interrogate)

  • interrogate

    English

    Verb

    (interrogat)
  • To question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner.
  • The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go.

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