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Inquistorial

Definition:

Adjective: Relating to or characteristic of an inquisitor or inquisition; excessively harsh or prying.

Senses:

1. Inquistorial (adjective) - Pertaining to an inquisitor or inquisition.

2. Inquistorial (adjective) - Excessively harsh or prying in nature.

Usage:

1. Inquistorial (adjective)

During the Middle Ages, the Church conducted inquistorial proceedings to investigate and persecute individuals suspected of heresy.

Example sentence with related product: The book Inquisition in Medieval Europe provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical context of the inquistorial practices of that time.

2. Inquistorial (adjective)

The new manager's inquistorial interrogation style made the employees uncomfortable and anxious.

Example sentence with related product: To navigate through your interpersonal relationships smoothly, it's essential to avoid being excessively inquistorial. The book The Power of Empathy provides helpful insights to improve emotional intelligence.