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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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“These are police officers on Main Street, sir,” Correa responded.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

But closer to the high-security perimeter, a crowd of worshippers despaired as police officers blocked their route.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

County Federation of Labor, the L.A. police officers union, the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Hampshire coroner Jason Pegg said jurors would consider whether any act or omission by police officers, or any delay in treatment, caused or contributed to his death.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Lots of police officers watch us, and I wonder if they feel sad about the posters too or if they are angry at us for marching.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée