Catechized — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈka-tə-ˌkīz/ cat·e·chize

Meaning & Definition of Catechized

Catechized (verb)

  1. to instruct systematically especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections; specifically, to give religious instruction in such a manner
  2. to question systematically or searchingly

Catechized (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to put a question or questions to

    "her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job"

    similar: asked, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed
    related: besieged, bombarded, cross-examined, cross-questioned, examined, pumped, polled, surveyed
    opposite: answered, replied, responded
    near: rejoined, retorted, commented, observed, remarked, avoided, ducked

  2. to put a series of questions to

    "applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood"

    similar: examined, grilled, interrogated, pumped, queried, questioned, quizzed, sweat (slang), gave the third degree to, picked the brains of
    related: debriefed, cross-examined, cross-questioned, annoyed, harassed, hounded, pestered, canvassed, polled

Related Entry: Catechize (verb)

Catechize is a different word from Catechized. The synonyms below are for catechize, not for catechized.

  1. to put a question or questions to

    "her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job"

    similar: ask, grill, inquire (of), interrogate, query, question, quiz
    related: besiege, bombard, cross-examine, cross-question, examine, pump, poll, survey
    opposite: answer, reply, respond
    near: rejoin, retort, comment, observe, remark, avoid, duck

  2. to put a series of questions to

    "applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood"

    similar: examine, grill, interrogate, pump, query, question, quiz, sweat (slang), give the third degree to, pick the brains of
    related: debrief, cross-examine, cross-question, annoy, harass, hound, pester, canvass, poll

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Catechized

The most common words with a similar meaning to Catechized:

Slang: sweat
asked, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed, examined, pumped, gave the third degree to, picked the brains of

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Catechized

Words with the opposite meaning of Catechized:

answered, replied, responded

Related Words for Catechized

besieged, bombarded, cross-examined, cross-questioned, polled, surveyed, debriefed, annoyed, harassed, hounded, pestered, canvassed

Near Antonyms of Catechized

rejoined, retorted, commented, observed, remarked, avoided, ducked

Word Forms of Catechized

Inflections: catechizing

Derived words: catechization (noun), catechizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Catechized

Late Latin catechizare, from Greek katēchein to teach, literally, to din into, from kata- cata- + ēchein to resound, from ēchē sound echo

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Catechized

What does "Catechized" mean?

"Catechized" means to instruct systematically especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections; specifically, to give religious instruction in such a manner. As a verb, it is defined as: to instruct systematically especially by questions, answers, and explanations and corrections; specifically, to give religious instruction in such a manner. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Catechized"?

Other words for "Catechized" include asked, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed and examined. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Catechized" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Catechized"?

There are 24 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Catechized". Common alternatives include asked, grilled, inquired (of), interrogated, queried, questioned, quizzed, examined, pumped and sweat.

What is the opposite of "Catechized"?

Antonyms of "Catechized" include answered, replied and responded. Near antonyms include rejoined, retorted, commented and observed.

How do you use "Catechized" in a sentence?

Examples of "Catechized" in a sentence: "her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job"; "applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood".

Is "Catechized" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Catechized" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Catechized"?

"Catechized" is pronounced /ˈka-tə-ˌkīz/ and divided into syllables as cat·e·chize.

What is the origin of the word "Catechized"?

"Catechized" comes from Late Latin catechizare, from Greek katēchein to teach, literally, to din into, from kata- cata- + ēchein to resound, from ēchē sound echo. First known use: 15th century.