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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Nobody knew it existed until January, when Musk’s lawyers revealed that they had Brockman’s journal—hundreds of pages of material—and they had grilled him about specific passages.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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

It was their first chance to question Kennedy since September, when he was grilled about leadership turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

I looked at my famous Schaffhauser grilled cheese and found the perfect spot to take my next bite.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff