grilled

VERB

broil food

Synonyms

STRONGEST

barbecue roast sear

STRONG

burn cook rotisserie

WEAK

charcoal-broil cook over an open pit

Antonyms

WEAK

answer

VERB

ask questions aggressively

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interrogate roast

STRONG

catechize inquisition interview question

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over put the pressure on put the screws to third degree

Antonyms

STRONG

answer

Example Sentences

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She grilled Claude for the right combination of swish and sparkles, to the amusement of her nosy older sister.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

In Wednesday’s Prime Minister’s Questions in parliament, she grilled Mr. Starmer on . . . welfare reform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

As if that wasn’t intimidating enough, Danson said then-President Clinton immediately grilled him about his “intentions” with the actress.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The Kebab Shop is fully cooperating with public health officials and voluntarily paused sales of grilled beef kofta at all locations on May 18, according to a statement from the company.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Come on, I need you. We’re making grilled cheese.”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera