sleuth

Definitions

A detective or investigator.

To carry out a search or investigation in a persistent or stealthy manner.

Examples

The amateur sleuth spent weeks gathering clues to solve the mysterious disappearance.

She acted as a private sleuth, uncovering the truth behind the company's financial discrepancies.

Even the most experienced sleuth would have struggled to piece together such a complex puzzle.

Synonyms

detective investigator private eye gumshoe spy scout tracker

Antonyms

criminal perpetrator offender culprit wrongdoer lawbreaker suspect