inquisitor in a sentence
n.
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Definition
An inquisitor is an official or agent, often associated with religious or judicial authority, tasked with investigating and questioning individuals, particularly in matters of heresy or wrongdoing.
Sample Sentences
- The inquisitor pressed the accused for a confession, their demeanor unyielding and intense.
- In the dark days of the Inquisition, the role of the inquisitor was both feared and loathed.
- She found the inquisitor's relentless questioning to be both intimidating and revealing.
- Historically, an inquisitor had the power to investigate and prosecute heresy within the church.
- The film portrayed the inquisitor as a complex character torn between duty and morality.