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country under scrutiny

[ˈkʌntri ˈʌndər ˈskruːtəni]
noun phrasepl: countries under scrutiny
país sob escrutínio
1. A nation or state that is being carefully examined, investigated, or monitored by international organizations, media, or other governments, typically due to concerns about human rights, governance, or conduct
The country under scrutiny faced international pressure regarding its environmental policies.
O país sob escrutínio enfrentava pressão internacional sobre suas políticas ambientais.
Synonyms
country under investigationcountry under examinationcountry under reviewmonitored country
Antonyms
country with confidencetrusted countrycountry without concern

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
país sob escrutínio
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
país sob escrutínio
Standard usage in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
país sob vigilância
Alternative form emphasizing surveillance aspect

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope
in the spotlight
under the gun
on the hot seat
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