counterinterrogation
Reversing the interview
Counterinterrogation refers to techniques for resisting or deflecting hostile questioning, particularly in military, intelligence, or law enforcement contexts.
Training in counterinterrogation prepares personnel to withstand interrogation if captured: The course included counterinterrogation exercises with simulated captivity.
The term also covers strategies for identifying and neutralizing an interrogator's tactics.
Enduring courage under pain
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- resolveFirmness of purpose
determination · tenacity · grit · perseverance · resilience · self-control · composure · stoicism
Intentional focus manipulation
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
- feintDeceptive mock attack
bluff · ploy · ruse · equivocation · vagueness · stalling · time-wasting · rambling
Concise information session
- preparationArranging things in advance
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
- tradecraftEspionage methods and skills
counterintelligence · intelligence · profiling · awareness · hardening · conditioning
Licensed legal representative
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- representationDepiction or likeness
- self-incriminationImplicating yourself criminally
privilege · rights · testimony · cross-examination · objection · hearsay · inadmissibility
fortitude
Enduring courage under pain
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
resolve · determination · tenacity · grit · perseverance · resilience · self-control · composure · stoicism · defiance
misdirection
Intentional focus manipulation
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- countermeasuresDefensive actions against threats
feint · bluff · ploy · ruse · equivocation · vagueness · stalling · time-wasting · rambling · confusion
briefing
Concise information session
- preparationArranging things in advance
- debriefingQuestioning following an operation
- protocolsEstablished codes of conduct
tradecraft · counterintelligence · intelligence · profiling · awareness · hardening · conditioning
lawyer
Licensed legal representative
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- counselExpert guidance offered
- representationDepiction or likeness
self-incrimination · privilege · rights · testimony · cross-examination · objection · hearsay · inadmissibility
counterinterrogationinterrogation
Formal, probing examination
questioning · cross-examination · debriefing · examination · grilling
counterinterrogationconfession
Admission of wrongdoing
full disclosure · candor · voluntary statement · open communication · transparency
counter, interrogation, interrogate, interrogator, interrogatory, interrogative, interrogatories, arrogate, arrogant