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scrutiny

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of scrutiny

1 a close look at or over someone or something in order to judge condition

his performance on the football field is seemingly unaffected by the media's intense scrutiny of his tumultuous personal life

Synonyms of scrutiny

audit, check, checkup, examination, going-over, inspection, look-see, review, scan, survey, view

Words Related to scrutiny

analysis, assay, close-up, deconstruction, dissection

exploration, investigation, probe, research, study

inquisition, interrogation

once-over, perusal

recheck, reinspection, resurvey

observation, surveillance, watch

checkout, test-drive, trial run

2 a fixed intent look

began to squirm under the penetrating scrutiny of the judge

Synonyms of scrutiny

aspect [archaic], eye, gape, gaze, regard, stare

Words Related to scrutiny

contemplation, fixation

attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch

examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey

Near Antonyms of scrutiny

blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]

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