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probing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of probing

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something

questionings and probings by several committees into the affair

Synonyms of probing

delving, disquisition, examen, examination, exploration, inquest, inquiry, inquisition, investigation, probation, probe, research, study

Words Related to probing

checkup, diagnosis, inspection

hearing, interrogation, trial

feeler, query, question

poll, questionary, questionnaire, survey

challenge, cross-examination, going-over, grilling, quiz

rehearing, reinvestigation

self-examination, self-exploration, self-questioning, self-reflection, self-scrutiny, soul-searching

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