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counter- +‎ scrutiny

Noun

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counterscrutiny (uncountable)

  1. Scrutiny against some point or issue being raised.
    • 1869, Henry Parry Liddon, The Divinity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, page 168:
      Accordingly the challenge which is thus made is generally met by a sharp counterscrutiny into the claims, be they personal or official, of the teacher who dares to make it.