sleuth

[slooth] / sluθ /

NOUN

detective

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gumshoe private detective private eye

STRONG

agent bloodhound cop dick eavesdropper flatfoot investigator sleuthhound spy tail tracker

WEAK

P.I. police officer private investigator

Example Sentences

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Some sleuths have resorted to studying body language as they try to pierce the veil of secrecy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Williams is just one of dozens of curious observers and amateur sleuths who have descended on the area.

From BBC

A security guard patrols the Guthrie house, keeping media and amateur sleuths from coming too close.

From BBC

He said the consultants had been targeted online by amateur sleuths convinced of Letby's innocence.

From BBC

“She hid…her fear because she knows I’m a tremendous sleuth and would immediately uncover everything.”

From Literature