cross-examine

[ kraws-ig-zam-in, kros- ]

/ ˈkrɔs ɪgˈzæm ɪn, ˈkrɒs- /

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verb (used with object), cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing.

to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.

Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony.

Compare direct-examine.

Origin of cross-examine

First recorded in 1655–65

OTHER WORDS FROM cross-examine

cross-ex·am·i·na·tion, nouncross-ex·am·in·er, nounun·cross-ex·am·ined, adjective

Words nearby cross-examine

crossed hemianesthesia, crossed hemianopsia, crossed hemiplegia, crossed reflex, crossette, cross-examine, cross-eye, cross-eyed, cross-fade, cross-fertile, cross-fertilization

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Example sentences from the Web for cross-examine

In the classroom and at work, people speak and write as if a hostile lawyer were about to cross-examine them.
An Argument Against Legal Extremism|Eric Posner, Robert Silver|February 17, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Tom Ivey was back in the witness-box, and the accused was invited to cross-examine without delay.
Peccavi|E. W. Hornung
Each of these confronted by the witnesses who testified against him, and allowed to cross-examine them to any extent he desired.
Andersonville, Volume 2|John McElroy
I will cross-examine him, whispered Lottie as she began to turn the leaves of a memorandum book which she held in her hand.
The White Rose of Memphis|William C. Falkner

Then he looked at me long and intently; and by-and-by began to cross-examine me.
The Argosy|Various
Our barristers immediately began to cross-examine, but elicited nothing of any importance.
Sheilah McLeod|Guy Boothby

British Dictionary definitions for cross-examine

cross-examine

verb (tr)

law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimonyCompare examine-in-chief

to examine closely or relentlessly

Derived forms of cross-examine

cross-examination, nouncross-examiner, noun

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单词	cross-examine
释义	cross-examine [ kraws-ig-zam-in, kros- ] / ˈkrɔs ɪgˈzæm ɪn, ˈkrɒs- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cross-examine ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony. Compare direct-examine. Origin of cross-examine First recorded in 1655–65 OTHER WORDS FROM cross-examine cross-ex·am·i·na·tion, nouncross-ex·am·in·er, nounun·cross-ex·am·ined, adjective Words nearby cross-examine crossed hemianesthesia, crossed hemianopsia, crossed hemiplegia, crossed reflex, crossette, cross-examine, cross-eye, cross-eyed, cross-fade, cross-fertile, cross-fertilization Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cross-examine In the classroom and at work, people speak and write as if a hostile lawyer were about to cross-examine them. An Argument Against Legal Extremism\|Eric Posner, Robert Silver\|February 17, 2009\|DAILY BEAST Tom Ivey was back in the witness-box, and the accused was invited to cross-examine without delay. Peccavi\|E. W. Hornung Each of these confronted by the witnesses who testified against him, and allowed to cross-examine them to any extent he desired. Andersonville, Volume 2\|John McElroy I will cross-examine him, whispered Lottie as she began to turn the leaves of a memorandum book which she held in her hand. The White Rose of Memphis\|William C. Falkner Then he looked at me long and intently; and by-and-by began to cross-examine me. The Argosy\|Various Our barristers immediately began to cross-examine, but elicited nothing of any importance. Sheilah McLeod\|Guy Boothby British Dictionary definitions for cross-examine cross-examine verb (tr) law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimonyCompare examine-in-chief to examine closely or relentlessly Derived forms of cross-examine cross-examination, nouncross-examiner, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to cross-examine catechize, check, debrief, examine, grill, inquire, interrogate, investigate, pump, question, quiz, scrutinize, sweat, cross-question, go over with a fine-tooth comb, third-degree
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cross-examine

verb (used with object), cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing.

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verb (tr)

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