grilled (adjective)
Cooked over direct heat on a metal grate, often resulting in charred marks and a smoky flavor. Metaphorically, it refers to a person being subjected to intense and persistent questioning or scrutiny.
"I ordered the grilled salmon with a side of steamed asparagus."
Think of the 'G' in Grilled as standing for 'Grate' (for food) and 'Gaze' (for the intense look of an interrogator).
I ordered grill chicken. → I ordered grilled chicken.
The police grilled to him. → The police grilled him.
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