Thesaurus / cross question
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synonyms for cross question
- ask pointed questions
- catechize
- check
- cross-question
- debrief
- examine
- give the third degree
- go over with a fine-tooth comb
- grill
- inquire
- interrogate
- investigate
- pump
- put on the hotseat
- put the screws to
- question
- quiz
- scrutinize
- sweat
On this page you'll find 39 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to cross question, such as: examine, grill, investigate, query, quiz, and catechize.
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How to use cross question in a sentence
For the sake of the lesson, Hogg should have been there to learn to cross-question.
THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF MARY WOLLSTONECRAFT SHELLEY, VOLUME I (OF 2)FLORENCE A. THOMAS MARSHALLI was made as welcome to cross-question classes as if I had been an ordained graduate of their own.
THE COLLEGE, THE MARKET, AND THE COURTCAROLINE H. DALLYe brocht me here again' my wull, but ye'll no' cross-question me.
THE GUINEA STAMPANNIE S. SWANOnce started, he settled back and began to cross-question himself, and to moralize over the situation.
THE WEDGE OF GOLDC. C. GOODWINIf Carder should suddenly revert to that day and cross-question him, he must have his denials ready.
IN APPLE-BLOSSOM TIMECLARA LOUISE BURNHAMThe Bishop then applied to one of the doctors of theology to examine and cross-question the prisoner.
JOAN OF ARCRONALD SUTHERLAND GOWERYoung Lockman flung himself into an easy chair and proceeded to cross-question his companion.
SAMUEL THE SEEKERUPTON SINCLAIRAnd she went on to cross-question him as to the suicide—satisfying her curiosity as to the last hideous detail.
SAMUEL THE SEEKERUPTON SINCLAIRMiss Sophronia next began to cross-question her about Mrs. Cheriton's last days.
MARGARET MONTFORTLAURA E. RICHARDSBut John Grimbal, always finding a sort of pleasure in his own torment, took occasion to cross-question Clement.
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