cross-question vs question

cross-question and question both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cross-question	Yes	No	No	No
question	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, question is a hypernym of cross-question; that is, question is a word with a broader meaning than cross-question:

Other hypernyms of cross-question include interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence.

cross-question (noun)	question (noun)
a question asked in cross-examination	uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something
	an instance of questioning
	the subject matter at issue
	a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
	a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
	an informal reference to a marriage proposal

cross-question (verb)	question (verb)
	pose a question
	challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
	place in doubt or express doubtful speculation
	pose a series of questions to
	conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting