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cross-question

[kraws-kwes-chuh n, kros-]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to cross-examine.
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noun
  1. a question asked by way of cross-examination.
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Origin of cross-question

First recorded in 1685–95
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Related Words for cross-question

grill, investigate, query, examine, quiz, inquire, pump, question, roast, catechize, cross-examine, cross-question, check, debrief, interrogate, scrutinize, sweat, third-degree

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Historical Examples of cross-question

  • At last this lively maiden got Philip away from the rest, and began to cross-question him.

    Malbone

    Thomas Wentworth Higginson

  • "The woman manes it," said Pete, and he began to cross-question her.

    The Manxman

    Hall Caine

  • The doctor has forbidden her to speak: in her present condition you cannot cross-question her.

    Debts of Honor

    Maurus Jkai

  • Then suddenly he began to cross-question her about Mr. James Hayley.

    Good Old Anna

    Marie Belloc Lowndes

  • Donald seemed about to cross-question him when Peg Macllrea spoke.

    The Northern Iron

    George A. Birmingham

British Dictionary definitions for cross-question

cross-question

verb (tr)
  1. to cross-examine
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noun
  1. a question asked in cross-examination
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Derived Formscross-questioning, noun
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