cross-question

[ kraws-kwes-chuhn, kros- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to cross-examine.

noun

1. a question asked by way of cross-examination.

cross-question

verb

1. to cross-examine

noun

1. a question asked in cross-examination

Derived Forms

• ˈcross-ˈquestioning, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cross-question¹

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

For the sake of the lesson, Hogg should have been there to learn to cross-question.

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I was made as welcome to cross-question classes as if I had been an ordained graduate of their own.

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Ye brocht me here again' my wull, but ye'll no' cross-question me.

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Once started, he settled back and began to cross-question himself, and to moralize over the situation.

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If Carder should suddenly revert to that day and cross-question him, he must have his denials ready.

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Related Words

• examine
• grill
• investigate
• query
• quiz