Detective Definition
dĭ-tĕktĭv
detectives
noun
detectives
A person on a police force, whose work is investigating and trying to solve crimes.
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A person working privately to investigate crimes, gather information, etc.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- slewfoot*
- narc
- fed
- cop
- copper
- g-man
- bloodhound
- minion of the law*
- newshound
- reporter
- spy
- eavesdropper
- wiretapper
- operative
- p-i
adjective
Of detectives and their work.
Webster's New World
Of or for detection.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Detective
Noun
Singular:
detective
Plural:
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