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cross examineverbAlternative form of cross-examine. [(transitive) To question (someone) closely in order to verify facts, or information previously given.]
questionsnounA game in which players must only say questions, and if they don't they lose.
interrogatorynounA question; an interrogation.
questionernounA person who asks questions, or who conducts an official enquiry.
cross examinationnounAlternative form of cross-examination. [(law) The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.]
interrogativenoun(grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.
questionarynounA questionnaire.
questionedverb(transitive) To ask questions of; to interrogate; to ask for information.
indirect questionnoun(grammar) A question asked in an indirect way; either as a statement, for example I'd like to know how much I would earn; or enclosed in another question, for example Could you tell me how much I would earn?
quizzingnounThe asking of questions; interrogation.
questioningnounThe action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
loaded questionnounA form of complex question that contains an implicit assumption about the answer, such as a presumption of guilt.
answer forverb(ambitransitive) To be held responsible for; to take the blame for something.
crossennounA surname.
in questionUnder consideration, under discussion.
crossedverbMarked by a line drawn crosswise, often denoting cancellation.
interrogatingverbAn instance of interrogating.
cross purposesnoun(plural-noun) Conflicting, or contrary meanings or ideas, usually arising unintentionally.
interrogative sentencenouna sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
answer toverbTo respond to (a name); to treat as one's own name.

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