1. to question someone formally and systematically, especially in an official investigation
Usage: often used in legal or police contexts
2. to question someone closely or aggressively
Usage: can be used in everyday situations

Examples

• The detective will interrogate the suspect tomorrow morning.
• Police interrogated witnesses about what they saw that night.
• The lawyer interrogated the witness during cross-examination.
• My parents interrogated me about where I had been all evening.
• The journalist interrogated the politician about the scandal.
• Security officers interrogated passengers at the airport checkpoint.