operative (107 synonym found)

Operative has 107 synonyms. The top synonyms for operative are cloak-and-dagger operative, military-intelligence man, counterintelligence agent, naval-intelligence man, private investigator, intelligence agent, private detective, Bow Street runner and 99 more. Another word for operative is cloak-and-dagger operative. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for operative?

A common synonym for operative is cloak-and-dagger operative. Other synonyms include military-intelligence man, counterintelligence agent, naval-intelligence man, private investigator.

How many synonyms does operative have?

Operative has 107 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does operative mean?

(adj): Effectual or important; Functional, in working order Example: "the operative word in the phrase "last chance" is "last"." (n): an employee or other worker with some particular function or skill

Definition of operative:

(adj) : Effectual or important; Functional, in working order
"the operative word in the phrase "last chance" is "last"."
(n) : an employee or other worker with some particular function or skill; a spy, secret agent, or detective
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Definition of operative:

(adj) : Effectual or important; Functional, in working order
"the operative word in the phrase "last chance" is "last"."
(n) : an employee or other worker with some particular function or skill; a spy, secret agent, or detective
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