cross-examine

🇺🇸 /ˌkrɔːs ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌkrɒs ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
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verb
R

Ask someone many questions about what they have said before, especially in a court of law.

The lawyer cross-examined the witness to verify the details of the case.

translation

v. Ask someone many questions about what they have said before, especially in a court of law.

Word Forms

3rd Present cross-examines
Past cross-examined
Perfect cross-examined
Progressive cross-examining