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Opposite of examine

Pinning down the opposite of examine requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To inspect someone or something thoroughly in order to determine their nature, condition, or quality.

Usage Example

"The doctor will ignore the patient to determine the cause of the persistent fever."

Strongest
ignore
overlook
Strong
neglect
disregard

Similar words to examine

Words similar to examine shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

inspect
test
scrutinize
interrogate
question
assess
investigate
analyze
See all synonyms of examine

• Nearby Words

exam
examinable
examination
examine
examinee
examiner
examiningly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Examine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/examine
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