cross-questioner
- noun
- /ˈkrɔsˌkwɛsʧənər/
- Jargon
:
contrainterrogador
- The cross-questioner pressed the witness for more details.
Examples
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The sharp cross-questioner quickly exposed inconsistencies in the witness's story.
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During the trial, the cross-questioner challenged the defendant's statements.
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As a cross-questioner, she was known for her attention to detail and relentless pursuit of the truth.
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During the trial, the cross-questioner focused on the testimony given the previous day.
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In court, the cross-questioner meticulously analyzed every detail of the witness's earlier statements.
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The skilled cross-questioner effectively uncovered contradictions in the testimony during the hearing.
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As the trial progressed, the cross-questioner persistently probed the witness to clarify their previous answers.
Synonyms
43
6.8
A person who asks someone many questions to get information during an investigation
23
3.2
A person who asks for information, often in a public meeting
4
8.8
A person who asks harsh questions to find faults
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8.3
A person who questions a witness in court to find mistakes in what they said
How Aggressive
43
6.8
- Formal
1
8.3
- Jargon
- Formal
23
3.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
cross-questioner = questioner (semi-transparent) = cross + question + er
The structure 'cross-' + 'questioner' is clear, but the specific legal sense (related to cross-examination) is somewhat specialized and may not be obvious to all learners.
Etymology
Cross-questioner splits into cross- ('against') and questioner ('one who asks questions'). So a cross-questioner is someone who asks questions 'against' a witness, checking and challenging their earlier statements, often in a court case.