DETECTIVE Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
detective.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word detective. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word detective. (close relations)
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Definition of DETECTIVE
Antonyms of DETECTIVE
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| investigator | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a scientist who devotes himself to doing research • someone who investigates • a police officer who investigates crimes | ||||||
| sleuth | nounn | |||||
noun • a detective who follows a trail verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly | ||||||
| tec | verbv | |||||
noun • a police officer who investigates crimes | ||||||
| police detective | nounn | |||||
noun • a police officer who investigates crimes | ||||||
| private detective | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations | ||||||
| private investigator | nounn | |||||
noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For DETECTIVE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
detective, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
investigator
agent
gumshoe
inspector
officer
operative
policeman
sleuth
spy
police officer
Words (9)
Phrases (1)
