Interrogatory and Retort

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Interrogatory

Interrogatory noun - Formal systematic questioning.
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Synonyms for Interrogatory
Retort is an antonym for interrogatory.
Nearby Words: interrogate, interrogation, interrogated, interrogative, interrogator

Retort

Retort noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: the salesclerk responded to my query about the price with a brusque retort
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Antonyms for Retort
Interrogatory is an antonym for retort.
Nearby Words: retorted, retorting
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