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interpellate

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Synonyms: interpolate, interrelate, interpellator, interpellant, interpellated, interpellates, interplate

Antonyms: interpolate, interrelate, interpellator, interpellant, interpellated, interpellates, interplate

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

  1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[interrupt]] (someone) so as to inform or question (that person about something).
  2. {{lb|en|philosophy}} To address (a person) in a way that presupposes a particular identification of them; to [[give]] (a person) an [[identity]] (which may or may not be accurate).
  3. {{lb|en|transitive|chiefly|politics}} To [[question]] (someone) [[formally]] concerning [[official]] or [[governmental]] [[policy]] or [[business]].

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