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scrutinizing

The word “scrutinizing” has 4 syllables: scru-ti-niz-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskruːtəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for scrutinizing?

In the thesaurus, “scrutinizing” has 72 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scrutinizing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scrutinizing

Antonyms for scrutinizing

Meanings of scrutinizing

  • verb
    1. To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.
    2. To audit accounts etc in order to verify them.

Example Sentences

  • The lawyer was scrutinizing the contract for hidden clauses.
  • She kept scrutinizing the painting to notice every detail.
  • Reporters are scrutinizing the politician’s recent statements.
  • The scientist spent hours scrutinizing the experimental data.
  • He sat quietly, scrutinizing the crowd from across the room.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scrutinizing, such as: analytical, analyzing, auditing, average, big-eyed, categorizing, challenging.

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