Cross Examination

Synonyms of cross examination

• grilling
• interrogation
• questioning

Antonyms of cross examination

• approval
• agreement
• consent

Collocations of cross examination

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Frequency: 70 %

The attorney conducted a thorough cross examination of the witness.

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Frequency: 60 %

The cross examination challenged the credibility of the witness's testimony.

cross examination

Frequency: 50 %

The lawyer prepared extensively for the cross examination of the key witness.

cross examination

Frequency: 45 %

The cross examination revealed inconsistencies in the evidence presented.

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Frequency: 40 %

The tension in the courtroom escalated during the cross examination.

Idiomatic Expressions for cross examination

• Phrase: cross examination of evidence
  Meaning: the process of critically analyzing and questioning the validity and reliability of evidence presented in a legal case
  Usage: The defense attorney launched a thorough cross examination of the evidence to cast doubt on the prosecution's case.