catechize

• Verbe signifiant instruire systématiquement ou interroger quelqu'un, en particulier dans un contexte religieux ou formel.

A verb meaning to instruct or question someone systematically, especially in religious or formal contexts.

1. To question thoroughlyC2formal

   To interrogate or examine someone by asking a series of detailed questions, often in a systematic manner.

   interroger minutieusement

   • The lawyer catechized the witness about the events of that night.
   • The journalist catechized the politician on his policy decisions.
   • The teacher catechized the students to ensure they understood the complex theory.

   Synonymescross examineexaminegrillinterrogateprobepumpquestionquiz

2. To give religious instructionC2formal

   To teach the principles of a religion, especially Christianity, through a formal process of questions and answers.

   catéchiser

   • The priest catechized the new converts before their baptism.
   • She was catechized in the faith by her grandmother.
   • The missionary spent years catechizing the local population.

   Synonymesdrilledifyeducateindoctrinateinstructschoolteachtrain