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Synonyms for detective


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-tek-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈtɛk tɪv

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Définition of detective

Origin :
  • 1850, short for detective police, from detective (adj.), 1843; see detect + -ive.
  • noun investigator of crime
Example sentences :
  • The detective indulged himself in a cackle of sneering merriment.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Again, he saw the detective walking forward, out there in the corridor.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • And with the detective went a man whose gait was slinking, craven.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Detective Carpenter was seen, and the situation explained to him.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • The Government had recalled all the men but five, who were left in charge of Detective Carpenter.
  • Extract from : « The Hunted Outlaw » by Anonymous
  • "You'll have the chance before long," replied the detective.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • "I am not a detective, Mrs. Hallam," announced the young man suddenly.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • A slight pause of silence was made by the detective ere he rejoined.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Next day brought a note from the detective which went far to reassure her.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
  • "Ah, quite so," said the detective complacently, turning to his documents again.
  • Extract from : « Jennie Baxter, Journalist » by Robert Barr
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