cross-examine Antonyms
Meaning of cross-examine
cross-examine (v)
question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side
cross-examine
the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility compare direct examination, the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility see also confrontation clause compare direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination
FAQs About the word cross-examine
question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing sidethe examination of a witness who has already testified in order to
cross-question,examine, interrogate, bombard, quiz, pump, catechize,besiege, grill, query
respond, answer, reply,observe, remark, comment, avoid, retort,rejoin
The defense attorney relentlessly cross-examined the witness, hoping to discredit his testimony.
The prosecutor's cross-examination left the defendant flustered and unable to provide coherent answers.
The lawyer's skilled cross-examination revealed inconsistencies in the suspect's alibi.
The witness's composure crumbled under the relentless cross-examination from the opposing counsel.
