weigh the evidence
- considerThink about carefully
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- assessJudge worth or quality
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- scrutinizeInspect with close attention
judge · evaluate · ponder · scales · verdict · testimony · facts · courtroom · jury · deliberation · proof · examine · measure · credibility · reasonable doubt · cross-examine · witness · conclude
deliberation vs. impulsiveness
weigh the evidencejump to conclusions
Judge before full understanding
rush to judgment · shoot from the hip · fly off the handle · prejudge · throw caution to the wind