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doorstep
verb /ˈdɔː.step/
/ˈdɔːr-/ (-pp-)Definition
› [T often passive] UK disapproving If you are doorstepped by journalists, they come to your house and ask you to speak or answer questions, even if you do not want them to: He complained about being doorstepped by the press.Questioning people and asking questions in generalCuriositySuspecting and questioning › [I or T] to go to every house in a particular area selling something or asking for supportHome
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Synonyms and related words:
- badger verb
- canvass verb (ASK)
- cross-question verb
- debrief verb
- enquiry noun
- grilling noun
- inquirer noun
- interrogate verb
- interview noun
- interview verb
- opinion poll noun
- ply sb with sth phrasal verb
- put sb through the wringer idiom
- Q, q noun (QUESTION)
- questioner noun
- questioning noun
- roll noun (LIST)
- survey verb (QUESTIONS)
- tie sb down phrasal verb (GET DECISION)
- what have you got to say for yourself? idiom
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