hostile questioning

Frequency: 6.43.8 per million words

Questioning characterized by unfriendly or antagonistic behavior.

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Examples (10)

  • The group chairman faced hostile questioning from angry shareholders.
  • The witness was subjected to hours of hostile questioning by the prosecutor.
  • She was unprepared for the hostile questioning during the press conference.
  • His calm demeanor helped him navigate through the hostile questioning.
  • Despite the hostile questioning, she maintained her composure.
  • The politician was accustomed to hostile questioning from the media.
  • The board meeting turned tense under the barrage of hostile questioning.
  • He was advised to expect some hostile questioning regarding his past decisions.
  • Their legal team prepared them for potential hostile questioning during the trial.
  • The journalist's hostile questioning aimed to expose contradictions.