Need another word that means the same as “sleuth”? Find 8 synonyms for “sleuth” in this overview.
The synonyms of “Sleuth” are: sleuthhound, private detective, detective, private investigator, investigator, snoop, spy, stag
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sleuth” as a noun can have the following definitions:
| detective | Concerning crime and its investigation. Detective work. |
| investigator | A scientist who devotes himself to doing research. Investigators found no signs of forced entry. |
| private detective | An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines. |
| private investigator | An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines. |
| sleuthhound | A detective who follows a trail. |
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “sleuth” as a verb can have the following definitions:
| snoop | Watch, observe, or inquire secretly. Your sister might find the ring if she goes snooping about. |
| spy | Work for a government or other organization by secretly obtaining information about enemies or competitors. He would go and spy out the land. |
| stag | Buy (shares in a new issue) and sell them at once for a profit. I stagged them off and burned the ends then tucked them away. |
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