counterscrutiny

English

Etymology

counter- +‎ scrutiny

Noun

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.