cross-question
noun
cross-ques·tion ˈkrȯs-ˈkwes-chən 
-ˈkwesh-
: a question asked in cross-examination
cross-question transitive verb
Word History
First Known Use
circa 1694, in the meaning defined above
cross-questions
verb
as in catechizes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- catechizes
- inquires (of)
- cross-examines
- pumps
- bombards
- besieges
- quizzes
- examines
- queries
- questions
- surveys
- grills
- polls
- interrogates
- asks
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- answers
- responds
- remarks
- replies
- retorts
- observes
- comments
- avoids
- rejoins
- ducks