- search one's conscience
- perform a self-criticism
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
search one's conscience
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search — [sʉrch] vt. [ME searchen < OFr cercher < LL circare, to go round, go about, explore < circus, a ring: see CIRCUS] 1. to go over or look through for the purpose of finding something; explore; rummage; examine [to search a house for a lost … English World dictionary
search — [[t]sɜrtʃ[/t]] v. t. 1) to look through (a place, area, etc.) carefully in order to find something missing or lost 2) to examine (a person, object, etc.) carefully in order to find something concealed 3) to explore or examine in order to discover … From formal English to slang
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search — v. & n. v. 1 tr. look through or go over thoroughly to find something. 2 tr. examine or feel over (a person) to find anything concealed. 3 tr. a probe or penetrate into. b examine or question (one s mind, conscience, etc.) thoroughly. 4 intr.… … Useful english dictionary
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