cross-examined Synonyms

cross-examined Meaning

cross-examined

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

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the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility compare direct examin

cross-questioned,examined, interrogated, besieged, bombarded, inquired (of),quizzed, queried, grilled, pumped

observed,answered, responded, replied,remarked, retorted, avoided, commented,rejoined

The attorney cross-examined the witness relentlessly, seeking to discredit his testimony.

The detective meticulously cross-examined the suspect, probing for inconsistencies in his alibi.

The jury watched intently as the prosecutor cross-examined the expert, challenging the validity of his conclusions.

The defendant's lawyer skillfully cross-examined the victim, exposing discrepancies in her story.