An inquest is a legal process that is conducted to investigate a person's death or the cause of an accident. Synonyms for the word "inquest" include inquiry, investigation, examination, probe, evaluation, scrutiny, audit, exploration, and review. An inquiry is another word for an investigation, while an examination suggests a detailed analysis. A probe implies a more extensive search for information, while an evaluation focuses on providing critical feedback. Scrutiny and audit both refer to a thorough examination of something, while exploration and review suggest a more comprehensive investigation of a particular topic. All of these words can be used interchangeably with "inquest" to describe various legal procedures that involve the investigation of a particular event.