noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
cross-examination; retort; asking in return
Used for questioning back, especially in a debate or legal context. Can be a sharp retort or a formal cross-examination. The suru-verb form 反問する is common.
弁護士は証人に厳しく反問した。
The lawyer cross-examined the witness harshly.
I retorted to his question to probe his real intention.