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police officers

NOUN

person, people hired to uphold the laws

Synonyms

WEAK

arm of the law badge bear beat cop black and white blue bluecoat bobby constable constabulary cop copper corps detective fed flatfoot force gendarme heat law law enforcement narc patrol

Antonyms

WEAK

criminal

NOUN

officer of the law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constable deputy detective marshal military police officer policeman trooper

WEAK

MP arm of the law carabiniere cop flatfoot flic fuzz gendarme law enforcement agent law enforcer lawman lawwoman meter maid mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer policewoman sheriff the man traffic officer

Example Sentences

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Nathan Hochman and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers offered a stinging rebuke of embattled City Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

While many of the documents dealt with relatively minor issues, others contained sensitive information about police officers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Diseases caused by the toxic dust and smoke in the 9/11 attacks have continued to cause health issues among victims and first responders, including firefighters, police officers and medical workers.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Just as police officers don’t have to prove drivers intended to speed to issue a ticket, regulators don’t have to show an investor meant to violate the takeover-notice law to bring an enforcement action.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

After that day when the police officers came to the door, Chess remembered lots and lots of nights when he woke up and heard Mom crying.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix