cross-question

[kraws-kwes-chuhn, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˈkwɛs tʃən, ˈkrɒs- /

VERB

cross-examine

Synonyms

WEAK

ask pointed questions catechize check 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

VERB

interrogate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

examine grill investigate query quiz

STRONG

catechize inquire pump question roast

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over put the screws to put through the wringer sweat out work over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

Example Sentences

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Lord Pannick argued that the investigation process was "manifestly unfair" and that Lord Lester should have had the opportunity to cross-question his accuser.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2018

He invited the committee to cross-question him, but when he finished, he got the silent treatment.

From Time Magazine Archive

Opposing attorneys tried for two days to cross-question her into inconsistencies, had no luck at all.

From Time Magazine Archive

But Congressmen do not often get a chance to cross-question the Secretary of the Treasury and when they do they make the most of it.

From Time Magazine Archive

The attorney then got up, and began to cross-question him.

From Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery by Borrow, George Henry

cross-question

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