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inquisitor
[ in-kwiz-i-ter ]
noun
- a person who makes an inquisition.
- a questioner, especially an unduly curious or harsh one.
- a person who investigates in an official capacity.
- a member of the Inquisition.
inquisitor
/ ɪnˈkwɪzɪtə /
noun
- a person who inquires, esp deeply, searchingly, or ruthlessly
- often capital an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition
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But don't adopt the role of inquisitor—because I'm as good as dead, and dead men tell no tales.
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It would not take two minutes to convert him from the inquisitor to the martyr at the stake.
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The members were all seated, but they rose; the President, the Inquisitor, and two assisting Judges.
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The Inquisitor did not make his appearance till noon, and then informed us that it was time to go.
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When the ranchman did not reply, his inquisitor seemed amused.
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