POLICE DETECTIVE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase police detective. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase police detective. (close relations)

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Definition of POLICE DETECTIVE

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	detective				nounn
	noun • a police officer who investigates crimes • an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public
	investigator				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • a scientist who devotes himself to doing research • someone who investigates • a police officer who investigates crimes
	gumshoe				nounn
	noun • someone who is a detective • a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	inspector				nounn
	noun • a high ranking police officer • an investigator who observes carefully
	lawman				nounn
	noun • an officer of the law
	sleuth				nounn
	noun • a detective who follows a trail verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly
	private eye				nounn
	noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
	tec				verbv
	noun • a police officer who investigates crimes

Best Hypernyms For POLICE DETECTIVE

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