Synonyms of the word

bloodhound

• n. A large scenthound famed for its ability to follow a scent many days old, over vast distances. This dog…
• n. (figuratively) A detective or other person skilled at finding people or clues.

hound

• n. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. (hunt hound,…
• n. (by extension) Someone who seeks something.
• n. (by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
• n. A despicable person.
• n. A houndfish.
• n. (nautical, in the plural) Projections at the masthead, serving as a support for the trestletrees and top…
• n. A side bar used to strengthen portions of the running gear of a vehicle.
• v. (transitive) To persistently harass.

sleuthhound

• n. A working dog who tracks or pursues e.g. a wanted criminal.
• n. (informal) a detective, a sleuth.