Inspector
Inspector noun - An investigator who observes carefully.
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Synonyms for Inspector
Shamus and inspector are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shamus" instead a noun "Inspector".
Shamus
Shamus noun - A member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level.
Usage example: a hard-bitten L.A. shamus who, when he's not battling crooks, is bedding chicks
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Related pairs
- marshal and inspector
- marshal and shamus
- captain and inspector
- captain and shamus
- operative and inspector
- operative and shamus
- analyst and inspector
- analyst and shamus
- officer and inspector
- officer and shamus
- investigator and inspector
- investigator and shamus
- detective and inspector
- detective and shamus
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