What is another word for private detective?
Pronunciation:
[ pɹˈa͡ɪvət dɪtˈɛktɪv], [ pɹˈaɪvət dɪtˈɛktɪv], [ p_ɹ_ˈaɪ_v_ə_t d_ɪ_t_ˈɛ_k_t_ɪ_v]
Synonyms for Private detective:
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n.
• investigator • operative • person • questioner • sleuth Other synonyms:
Other relevant words:
- beagle ,
- busybody ,
- buttinski ,
- buttinsky ,
- detective ,
- dick ,
- eye ,
- fed ,
- federal ,
- flatfoot ,
- gumshoe ,
- inquiry agent ,
- inspector ,
- intruder ,
- investigator ,
- meddler ,
- narc ,
- paul pry ,
- peeper ,
- plainclothesman ,
- private dick ,
- revenuer ,
- secret service ,
- skip tracer ,
- sleuth ,
- sleuth-hound ,
- sleuthhound ,
- snoop ,
- snooper ,
- spotter ,
- spy ,
- t-man ,
- tec .
How to use "Private detective" in context?
Private detectives are people who work as independent contractors and have the unique ability to spy on their clients. They use their detective skills to find out what people are doing and who they are talking to. Some private detectives also specialize in security, forensics, and investigations.
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