Definitions

lawman

[law-man, -muhn] / ˈlɔˌmæn, -mən /

NOUN

cop

Synonyms

STRONG

deputy flatfoot fuzz patrolman policeman policewoman sheriff

WEAK

officer of the law patrolwoman peace officer police officer the man

NOUN

officer of the law

Synonyms

WEAK

MP constable cop deputy detective flatfoot fuzz law enforcement agent lawwoman marshal meter maid military police mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer police woman policeman sheriff the man traffic officer trooper

NOUN

police officer

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 lawwoman meter maid mounted police officer patrolman patrolwoman peace officer policewoman sheriff the man traffic officer

Example Sentences

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The man dubbed "The King" and "The Lawman" spent 11 years at Old Trafford.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2025

Lawman Bass Reeves is one of the best-known Black historical figures from the Old West.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2021

Texas Sen. John Cornyn ... is the guy who gave officer Tom Coleman the Texas "Lawman of the Year" award for his great work in Tulia, Texas.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2021

The last of those was the famous match in which they symbolically – if not actually – relegated United, the Lawman beating up the wrong guys and all that.

From The Guardian • Oct. 26, 2016

Now as I am called Lawman of this country, it would not be seemly for me to break the law by harbouring outlaws.

From Grettir the Strong, Icelandic Saga by Unknown

lawman

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