cross-examine
cross-examine · cross-examines · cross-examined · cross-examining
ins Kreuzverhör nehmen
To question closely in order to verify facts, or information previously givenTo question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given.
ins Kreuzverhör nehmen
(intransitive)To question a trial witness who has already been questioned by the other side.
Translations
1 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
to subject a person to a cross examination:
Origin
From cross- + examine.From cross- + examine.
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Forms
cross-examines, cross-examining, cross-examined, cross-examined| Base form | cross-examine · to cross-examine |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | cross-examines |
| Present participle | cross-examining |
| Past simple | cross-examined |
| Past participle | cross-examined |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
3 related wordsRelatedcross-examination
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle