cross-question

noun

cross-ques·tion ˈkrȯs-ˈkwes-chən

-ˈkwesh-

Synonyms of cross-question next

: a question asked in cross-examination

cross-question transitive verb

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circa 1694, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cross-question was circa 1694

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“Cross-question.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-question. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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