Synonyms for police detective

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detective · investigator · tec

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Synonym of detective (“a police officer tasked with collecting evidence and information in order to solve a crime”).

Example sentences

• detective The detective took down his testimony on the spot.
• investigator Dan is a highly trained professional investigator.

By length

3 letters

tec¹

9 letters

detective³

12 letters

investigator⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (detective³ = 3 syllables).