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grilled
In a culinary context, "grilled" refers to food cooked using direct heat, typically from a grill or open flame. It carries a connotation of being charred or smoky, often associated with outdoor cooking or health-conscious preparation compared to frying.
Metaphorically, "grilled" describes a situation where someone is subjected to intense, aggressive, or relentless questioning. The imagery is based on the idea of "applying heat" to a person to make them "crack" or reveal the truth, similar to how heat transforms food.
While "interrogated" is a formal, legal, or police-oriented term, "grilled" is more common in casual or professional settings. It can be used for a police interrogation, but it is equally common when a spouse questions a partner about their whereabouts or a manager demands an explanation for a mistake. It implies a feeling of being trapped and under pressure.
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I would like the grilled salmon with a side of asparagus.
We had grilled peaches for dessert at the barbecue.
The suspect was grilled for six hours in the interrogation room.
I got grilled by my boss about the missing files.
Why are you grilling me about where I was last night?
He felt like he was being grilled under the bright lights of the station.
Grilled vegetables are a healthy alternative to fried ones.
Grilled vegetables are a healthy alternative to fried ones.