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scrutinize Synonyms

Another word for scrutinize

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• verb (Context 1)

To examine or inspect someone or something closely, thoroughly, and critically in order to discover details, errors, or hidden qualities.

Usage Example

"Independent auditors were hired to inspect the company's financial records before the merger was finalized."

Strongest
inspect
examine
Strong
pore over
analyze
investigate
probe
dissect
peruse
sift
study

Opposites of scrutinize

The opposite of scrutinize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

overlook
ignore
gloss over
skim
disregard
neglect
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• Nearby Words

scrupulously
scrupulousness
scrutinization
scrutinize
scrutinizer
scrutiny
scuba

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Scrutinize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/scrutinize
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