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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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He said job cuts that would ensue would then “debilitate” the city’s homelessness response, force the city to cut some 2,000 police officers and put its Olympics preparations “in severe jeopardy.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

At one point on Monday night, he said he had seen up to 10 police officers with riot shields.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Following the incident, an army bomb disposal team and specialist police officers made extensive searches of the area to ensure it was safe.

From BBC • May 5, 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

One of the police officers nearest Emma muttered under his breath.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix