POLICEMAN Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

policeman

noun

pə-ˈlēs-mən

Definition of policeman

as in cop

a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level reported the crime to the nearest policeman

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Recent Examples of policeman Chan stars as idealistic rookie officer Shih-Ting, while veteran actor Cheng portrays Hou, a pragmatic policeman approaching retirement. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 23 June 2026 The pivotal match itself — the semifinal encounter against hosts Uruguay — is also more convincingly depicted and dramatic, particularly for how one of the goals is assisted by an interfering policeman (incredibly, this did actually happen). — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026 Ratzenberger played a policeman in 1981's Ragtime, which gave him the opportunity to work alongside James Cagney, who starred as Commissioner Rhinelander Waldo. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Judge Weeks warned Daniel to limit his statement only to what the defense intends to prove after Daniel spent a significant portion of the statement elaborating on King’s background as an Army policeman, and his work with then-governor George Bush. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for policeman

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Noun

Robert Karroll was shot in his ballistic vest by an 18-year-old gunman who approached the officer’s unmarked vehicle in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, cops said.

— Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
The cops posted outside of the nearby Swarovski and PINK stores are similarly unwilling to entertain my interrogations.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 4 July 2026

Definition of cop

Noun

His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026
Some relief workers are using donkeys and bulldozers to remove solid waste, according to Louise Wateridge, a communications officer for the UN’s children’s agency in the Middle East and North Africa.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of officer

Noun

Troopers and Beacon Falls constables responded to the home and detained Drozdowski, state police said.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
Denise Paul Hatch, a former Center Township constable, is appealing her 2024 felony conviction for official misconduct.

— Robert Yoon, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

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