n. 1 a court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics; 2 a severe interrogation often violating the rights or privacy of individuals
They fled the country in fear of the inquisition.
They fled the country in fear of the inquisition.
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court; tribunal; interrogation; examination
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4 syllables
in-qui-si-tion
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