Inquisitor

Church tribunal investigator

An inquisitor is someone who conducts rigorous questioning, especially in an official capacity.

The word often carries overtones of harshness or intimidation: The detective played inquisitor while his partner offered sympathy.

Historically, Inquisitors were officials of the Catholic Inquisition who interrogated suspected heretics—a legacy that colors modern usage with suggestions of relentless, even oppressive scrutiny.

investigative

interrogator

One who questions formally

examinerOne who evaluates officially
probeThorough examination or tool
scrutinyClose, careful examination

cross-examination · detective · interviewer · prosecutor · deposition · investigation · inspector · auditor · grilling · fact-finder

ecclesiastical

heresy

Belief opposing official doctrine

tribunalJudicial decision-making body
confessionAdmission of wrongdoing
auto-da-féInquisition execution ritual

excommunication · penance · interrogation · Dominican · Torquemada · persecution · orthodoxy · apostasy · ecclesiastical · papal

fictional

Warhammer

Miniature wargaming franchise

hereticChallenger of official doctrine
puritanExcessively morally strict person
acolyteClergy's ceremonial assistant

retinue · rosette · grimdark · chaos · purge · zealous · sanctioned · bolter · conclave

Inquisitor

interrogator

heresy

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