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INQUEST Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word inquest. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word inquest. (close relations)
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examination
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

• formal systematic questioning

• a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits)

• the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned

inquiry
nounn
noun

• a search for knowledge

• an instance of questioning

• a systematic investigation of a matter of public interest

investigation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

• the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

probe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

• a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities

• an exploratory action or expedition

• an investigation conducted using a flexible surgical instrument to explore an injury or a body cavity

verb

• question or examine thoroughly and closely

• examine physically with or as if with a probe

scrutiny
nounn
noun

• the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

• a prolonged intense look

inquisition
nounn
noun

• a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals)

• a former tribunal of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) created to discover and suppress heresy

Best Hypernyms For INQUEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for inquest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for EXAMINATION

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