probe - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• probe

More generic

• research

Noun

an exploratory action or expedition

Synonyms

• probe

More generic

• exploration

Noun

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

Synonyms

• probe

More generic

• surgical instrument

Noun

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

Synonyms

• investigation
• probe

More generic

• enquiry
• inquiry
• research

More specific

• fishing expedition

Verb

question or examine thoroughly and closely

Synonyms

• examine
• probe

More generic

• investigate
• look into

More specific

• enquire
• hear
• inquire
• investigate
• re-examine
• try

Verb

examine physically with or as if with a probe

Synonyms

• dig into
• poke into
• probe

More generic

• penetrate
• perforate

More specific

• gutter

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