cross-question
[kraws-kwes-chuh n, kros-]
verb (used with object)
to cross-examine.
noun
a question asked by way of cross-examination.
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grill, investigate, query, examine, quiz, inquire, pump, question, roast, catechize, cross-examine, check, debrief, interrogate, scrutinize, sweat, third-degree
Origin of cross-question
First recorded in 1685–95
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Examples from the Web for cross-question
Historical Examples of cross-question
At last this lively maiden got Philip away from the rest, and began to cross-question him.
MalboneThomas Wentworth Higginson
"The woman manes it," said Pete, and he began to cross-question her.
The ManxmanHall Caine
The doctor has forbidden her to speak: in her present condition you cannot cross-question her.
Debts of HonorMaurus Jkai
Then suddenly he began to cross-question her about Mr. James Hayley.
Good Old AnnaMarie Belloc Lowndes
Donald seemed about to cross-question him when Peg Macllrea spoke.
The Northern IronGeorge A. Birmingham
cross-question
verb (tr)
noun
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