Sleuth
Sleuth verb - Watch, observe, or inquire secretly.
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Synonyms for Sleuth
Trail and sleuth are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trail" instead a verb "Sleuth".
Nearby Word: sleuthing
Trail
Trail verb - To go after or on the track of.
How words are described
| actual | actual sleuth | actual trail |
Both words in one sentence
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Amateur Sleuth: James "Jim" Ogilvie has no formal law enforcement or investigation training, but spent a good chuck of the first movie following the stepfather's trail from town to town to apprehend his sister's killer outside of the law.
Source: Film / The Stepfather
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