Pronunciation: /krɔs ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
noun a question that is asked in a challenging or confrontational manner, often used in a legal or investigative context
A1 During the job interview, the interviewer asked a cross question about my previous work experience.
A2 The detective's cross question revealed a crucial piece of information that solved the case.
B1 In a court trial, the defense attorney used a cross question to challenge the credibility of the witness.
B2 The journalist's cross question exposed the politician's inconsistency in his statements.
C1 The prosecutor's cross question during the interrogation put the suspect under pressure to confess.
C2 The expert witness expertly handled the cross question from the defense attorney, maintaining her composure and credibility.
formal During the trial, the defense attorney began to cross question the witness.
informal The teacher started to cross question the student about their whereabouts during lunch.
slang The detective was really cross questioning the suspect in the interrogation room.
figurative The journalist decided to cross question the politician on his controversial statements.
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