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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House-made corn tortillas, and your choice of lamb, goat, or beef birria, served traditionally or as grilled cheesy tacos with a dipping consommé.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Live Nation Chief Executive Michael Rapino was grilled Thursday at the concert promoter’s monopolization trial, as he sought to defend the company’s ticket fees and past boasts about its dominant market share and profitability.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

I ordered a fat carne asada burrito that came with two delicious salsas and a grilled jalapeño.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Noem was also grilled by lawmakers about the contracting process for the ads and how Republican-connected firms were awarded the bids.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

I don’t know what they do, but they make them taste better than any grilled cheese sandwich I’ve ever eaten in my life.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King