Sleuth

Synonyms of sleuth

• detective
• investigator
• private eye

Antonyms of sleuth

• criminal
• suspect
• culprit

Collocations of sleuth

detective

Frequency: 80 %

The sleuth worked closely with a detective to solve the case.

mystery

Frequency: 70 %

The sleuth was determined to unravel the mystery surrounding the missing jewels.

investigation

Frequency: 65 %

The sleuth conducted a thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

clues

Frequency: 60 %

The sleuth carefully examined the clues left behind at the crime scene.

crime

Frequency: 50 %

The sleuth was determined to bring the perpetrator of the crime to justice.

Idiomatic Expressions for sleuth

• Phrase: sleuthing skills
  Meaning: the abilities or techniques used in detective work or investigation
  Usage: Her impressive sleuthing skills helped her solve the mystery in no time.