inquisitor

noun in·quis·i·tor \in-ˈkwi-zə-tər\

: a person who asks many difficult questions in a harsh or unkind way

: a member or officer of the Inquisition

Full Definition of INQUISITOR

: one who inquires or makes inquisition; especially : one who is unduly harsh, severe, or hostile in making an inquiry

— in·quis·i·to·ri·al \-ˌkwi-zə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl\ adjective

— in·quis·i·to·ri·al·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

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