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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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In 2023, he made national news after he confronted state police officers in Uruapan whom he accused of extorting from a woman and her daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

In response, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the government was "absolutely focused" on tackling such criminality, pledging stronger powers and more police officers to do so.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

An event was cancelled in Dubai, while police officers were also called to launches in France and Switzerland.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Sheinbaum laid out a plan to send 100,000 security personnel, including Army soldiers and police officers, to stadiums in Guadalajara and the country’s two other host cities, Mexico City and Monterrey.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Outside, my dad, Violet, and three police officers surround the open window of Officer Jameson’s squad car.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed