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What is another word for cross examine?

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To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner

To initiate a discussion with (someone) about a disputed or sensitive issue

To study or check into thoroughly

Verb

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To question or quiz, especially in a thorough or investigative manner

give the third degree

put through the wringer

put through the mangle

question intensely

question persistently

question closely

worm something out of someone

put through the third degree

enquire^UK

inquire^US

inquire of

give the third degree to

request information of

run through the wringer

scrutinize^US

scrutinise^UK

have a discussion with

confer with

give oral examination

analyze^US

analyse^UK

go over with a fine-tooth comb

ask pointed questions

give something a going-over

give something a once-over

give something a look-see

run something up the flagpole

put something through its paces

put someone through their paces

set an examination for

subject to an examination

conduct an enquiry into

put under a microscope

check up

check over

carry out an inquest into

search into

conduct an investigation into

dig deep

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Verb

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To initiate a discussion with (someone) about a disputed or sensitive issue

discuss something with

face up to

initiate a discussion with

make conversation with

engage in conversation

feel out

broach the matter with

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Verb

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To study or check into thoroughly

analyse^UK

analyze^US

scrutinise^UK

scrutinize^US

reconnoitre^UK

reconnoiter^US

conduct an enquiry into

conduct an investigation into

search the evidence concerning

sift the evidence concerning

subject to an examination

try to get to the bottom of

conduct an inquiry into

make an observation of

put something through its paces

go over with a fine-tooth comb

give something a once-over

give something a going-over

inquire^US

give something a whirl

enquire^UK

put someone through their paces

dip one's toe in the water

put under a microscope

leave no stone unturned

go through with a fine-tooth comb

sort through

sift through

conduct investigations into

run something up the flagpole

get down to brass tacks

gage^US

summarise^UK

get a bird's-eye view of

gauge^UK

summarize^US

criticize^US

set an examination for

criticise^UK

see how the land lies

look carefully at

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