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INVESTIGATORS Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word investigators. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word investigators. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for INVESTIGATORS

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agents
nounn
noun

• an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

• a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

• a substance that exerts some force or effect

• a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

• any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau

• the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause

detectives
nounn
noun

• a police officer who investigates crimes

• an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

gumshoes
nounn
noun

• someone who is a detective

• a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

operatives
nounn
adjective

• being in force or having or exerting force

• relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine

noun

• a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

• someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations

adjective satellite

• effective; producing a desired effect

• (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

sleuthhounds
nounn
noun

• a detective who follows a trail

• a breed of large powerful hound of European origin having very acute smell and used in tracking

sleuths
nounn
noun

• a detective who follows a trail

verb

• watch, observe, or inquire secretly

detective
nounn
noun

• a police officer who investigates crimes

• an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public

researcher
nounn
noun

• a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

tec
verbv
noun

• a police officer who investigates crimes

police detective
nounn
noun

• a police officer who investigates crimes

research worker
nounn
noun

• a scientist who devotes himself to doing research

Best Hypernyms For INVESTIGATORS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for investigators, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
expert officer policeman scientist
Phrases (1)
police officer

Alternatives for AGENTS

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