Synonyms for cross-examination
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : kraws-ig-zam-in, kros- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔs ɪgˈzæm ɪn, ˈkrɒs- |
Top 10 synonyms for cross-examination Other synonyms for the word cross-examination
- assay
- battery
- blue book
- breakdown
- canvass
- catechism
- catechizing
- check
- citation
- claim
- counterclaim
- court action
- court martial
- cross-examination
- cross-interrogation
- cross-questioning
- delving
- disquisition
- dissection
- exam
- experiment
- exploration
- final
- fishing expedition
- grilling
- habeas corpus
- hearing
- impeachment
- indictment
- inquest
- inquiry
- inquisition
- inspection
- interrogation
- interrogatory
- investigation
- lawsuit
- legwork
- litigation
- make-up
- observation
- once-over
- oral
- perlustration
- perusal
- poll
- pressure
- probe
- probing
- prosecution
- pursuit
- Q and A
- query
- quest
- question
- questioning
- questionnaire
- quiz
- quizzing
- raid
- rap
- reconnaissance
- request
- research
- review
- scan
- scrutiny
- search
- seizure
- study
- suit
- survey
- the eye
- third degree
- trial
- trial balloon
- tribunal
- tryout
- view
- written
Définition of cross-examination
Origin :- also cross examination; 1827, "an examination of a witness by the other side, to 'check' the effects of previous questioning," from cross (adj.) + examination. Related: Cross-examine (1660s).
- As in inquiry : noun asking; looking into
- As in trial : noun legal proceeding
- As in inquisition : noun official inquiry
- As in interrogation : noun questioning
- As in third degree : noun exhaustive questioning
- As in interrogatory : noun inquiry
- As in examination : noun test, analysis
- But no occasion arose for either defiance or cross-examination.
- Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- Really, Sir Terence, if my word is not sufficient, I refuse to submit to cross-examination.
- Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini
- Alden Lytton read it, and then recommenced his cross-examination of the minister.
- Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth
- I own that I did not feel easy under this cross-examination.
- Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
- They'd have it out on the cross-examination, at all events, if not on the direct.
- Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever
- "State" gives the unpleasant suggestion of a cross-examination.
- Extract from : « How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) » by Mary Owens Crowther
- Ortheris stood firm and was not shaken by any cross-examination.
- Extract from : « Soldiers Three, Part II. » by Rudyard Kipling
- I had to put the conversation into the form of a cross-examination.
- Extract from : « Novel Notes » by Jerome K. Jerome
- He was not unacquainted with Merrington's methods of cross-examination.
- Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees
- She has given me such a cross-examination, my blood runs cold.
- Extract from : « White Lies » by Charles Reade
Antonyms for cross-examination
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