catechize

In cl., , to a pupil (Plat.). to speak from memory to dictate In late Gk., , : (MM, s.v.).† to catechize question Lk 11:53

I draw out by questioning.

to interrogate

to speak off-hand (properly, dictate), i.e. to catechize (in an invidious manner)

provoke to speak

ἀποστοματίζω (στόμα), 1. In cl., to speak from memory, to dic­tate to a pupil (Plat.). 2. In late Gk., to catechize, question: Luk.11:53 (MM, see word).† (AS)