Antonyms for scout

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : skout

Phonetic Transcription : skaʊt

Definition of scout

Origin : late 14c., "observe or explore as a scout, travel in search of information," from Old French escouter "to listen, heed" (Modern French écouter), from Latin auscultare "to listen to, give heed to" (see auscultate). Related: Scouted; scouting.

noun person who is searching, investigating
verb investigate, check out

Example sentences :

The warning call of the scout was not uttered without occasion.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

"This must be looked to," said the scout, glancing about him with an anxious eye.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

On the other hand, the quick, roving eye of the scout seldom rested.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Heyward saw, by the manner of the scout, that altercation would be useless.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

"Ah, reason and calculation are often outdone by accident," returned the scout.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

"Beat it," repeated the young Delaware at the elbow of the scout.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Uncas took the scout by the hand, and led him to the feet of the patriarch.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

When Heyward joined him, the scout was coolly awaiting the result of this experiment.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

Here the scout again halted, to consult the signs of the forest.
Extract from : « The Last of the Mohicans » by James Fenimore Cooper

But their main force is not far from us now, so a scout told me.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Synonyms for scout

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