Synonyms of catechizes

catechizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of catechize

1

as in asks

to put a question or questions to

her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• inquires (of)
• interrogates
• quizzes
• questions
• queries
• grills
• cross-questions
• pumps
• examines
• bombards
• surveys
• besieges
• cross-examines
• polls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• responds
• answers
• replies
• remarks
• observes
• avoids
• retorts
• comments
• rejoins
• ducks

2

as in interrogates

to put a series of questions to

applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interrogates
• examines
• questions
• quizzes
• pumps
• grills
• queries
• picks the brains of
• gives the third degree to
• cross-questions
• sweats
• debriefs
• annoys
• canvases
• harasses
• cross-examines
• pesters
• hounds
• canvasses
• polls