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, bombarded, interrogated, besieged,examined, queried, pumped,quizzed, inquired (of), questioned
replied, observed,answered, responded, avoided,remarked, commented, retorted,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.
