cross-examine (Meaning)
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
Synonyms & Antonyms of cross-examine
cross-examine Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The judge granted the defense's request for additional time to cross-examine the expert witness.
- The cross-examination brought to light crucial information that had been withheld during direct examination.
- The jury watched attentively as the attorneys engaged in a heated cross-examination of the key witness.
- The cross-examination exposed a hidden bias in the expert's testimony.
- The cross-examiner's probing questions led the witness to admit to fabricating evidence.
- The courtroom erupted in chaos as the cross-examination turned into a shouting match between the attorneys.
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
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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.
