SLEUTHS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word sleuths. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word sleuths. (close relations)

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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
	investigators				nounn
	noun • a scientist who devotes himself to doing research • someone who investigates • a police officer who investigates crimes
	snoops				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly
	spies				nounn
	noun • (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
	detective				nounn
	noun • a police officer who investigates crimes • an investigator engaged or employed in obtaining information not easily available to the public
	gumshoe				nounn
	noun • someone who is a detective • a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
	idleness				nounn
	noun • having no employment • the quality of lacking substance or value • the trait of being idle out of a reluctance to work
	inertia				nounn
	noun • a disposition to remain inactive or inert • (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force
	laziness				nounn
	noun • inactivity resulting from a dislike of work • relaxed and easy activity • apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
	lethargy				nounn
	noun • a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness) • weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy • inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
	shadow				verb, nounv, n
	noun • shade within clear boundaries • an unilluminated area • something existing in perception only • a premonition of something adverse • an indication that something has been present • refuge from danger or observation • a dominating and pervasive presence • a spy employed to follow someone and report their movements • an inseparable companion verb • follow, usually without the person's knowledge • cast a shadow over • make appear small by comparison
	sleuthhound				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
	sloth				nounn
	noun • a disinclination to work or exert yourself • any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits • apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
	slothfulness				nounn
	noun • a disinclination to work or exert yourself
	snoop				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a spy who makes uninvited inquiries into the private affairs of others verb • watch, observe, or inquire secretly
	spy				verb, nounv, n
	noun • (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors • a secret watcher; someone who secretly watches other people verb • catch sight of • watch, observe, or inquire secretly • catch sight of; to perceive with the eyes • secretly collect sensitive or classified information; engage in espionage
	stag				nounn
	noun • a male deer, especially an adult male red deer • adult male deer verb • attend a dance or a party without a female companion • give away information about somebody • 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

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