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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Mark and Gustavo, what are the topics you hope candidates will be grilled on?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

I really like the grilled lion’s mane steak, their mushroom steak with truffle potatoes, or the scallopini Milanese, that has a chicken or tofu option.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Down the street, a popular cafe is bursting with customers waiting to purchase its famous grilled sandwiches and iced coffee.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The only distinguishing features were a few hurried strips of grilled chicken and a light dusting of Tony Chachere’s — not stirred into the sauce, mind you, but sprinkled on top, like an afterthought.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He grilled all his dogs until they were burnt as hell and sucked ’em down whole.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña