History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
creep

to move along with the body close to the ground or floor

crawl along, usually on ground

creeps

to make a person feel afraid

crawl along, usually on ground

crept

of creep

crawl along, usually on ground

detective

a police officer whose job is to investigate a crime

investigator of crime

ferret

a kind of small animal used for catching rabbits and rats

person who noses around

inquirer

a person who inquires

questioner

lurk

to be, keep, out of view, waiting or ready to attack

hide; move stealthily

police

an official group of men and women whose job is to protect people and property, catch criminals etc

lawman

prosecutor

a person (or legal representative) who prosecutes

person who checks thoroughly

slink

to go or move quietly and secretly in order to deceive

creep by

snoop

to enquire (into matters one is not concerned with)

person who noses around

GUMSHOE as in Wiktionary
GUMSHOE as in Wikipedia