Is there a single word for "person being questioned"? [closed]
A person who questions is a 'questioner' or 'interrogator'. Is there a word for the questioned, or interrogated, person?
Solution 1:
It's not derived from 'question' or 'interrogate', but subject might be appropriate:
3 c: an individual whose reactions or responses are studied
(source: Merriam-Webster)
It's used multiple times in the Wikipedia article about interrogation, e.g.
Interrogation may involve a diverse array of techniques, ranging from developing a rapport with the subject to outright torture.