Synonyms for inquisitorial
in·quisi·to·ri·al

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1. inquisitorial

   Synonyms:
   minute, arbitrary, overcurious, scrutinizing

   Antonyms:
   superficial, perfunctory, uninquisitive, incurious, inobservant, unscrutinizing

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1. inquisitorialadjective

   especially indicating a form of prosecution in which proceedings are secret and the accused is questioned by a prosecutor who acts also as the judge

   Antonyms:
   uninquiring, uninquisitive, accusatorial

2. inquisitorialadjective

   marked by inquisitive interest; especially suggestive of an ecclesiastical inquisitor

   "the press was inquisitorial to the point of antagonism"; "a practical police force with true inquisitorial talents"- Waldo Frank

   Antonyms:
   uninquiring, uninquisitive, accusatorial

3. inquisitorialadjective

   having the authority to conduct official investigations

   "the inquisitorial power of the Senate"

   Antonyms:
   uninquisitive, uninquiring, accusatorial

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1. List of paraphrases for "inquisitorial":

   accusatorial, accusatory

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