What is another word for cop?

Common synonyms for cop include apprehend, nab, collar, bull, hook.

What is the opposite of cop?

Antonyms of cop include criminal, thief, robber, burglar, offender.

Synonyms for

Cop

Verb / kɑ:p / Another word for cop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A police officer.

Synonyms & similar words

apprehend nab collar bull hook glom pickup copper fuzz snitch pig arrest nail thieve knockoff policeman policewoman constable patrolman patrolwoman officer detective sheriff lawman copper flatfoot fuzz pig bull heat badge

Synonyms by register

Formal

police officer law enforcement officer constable peace officer

Informal

cop pig flatfoot gumshoe dick

Literary

watchman guardian protector

Antonyms

criminal thief robber burglar offender culprit lawbreaker

Common collocations

plainclothes cop
rookie cop
beat cop
corrupt cop
tough cop
on duty cop
off-duty cop

Word family

noun cop

verb cop

Usage note

The word 'cop' is informal slang for a police officer. While widely understood, it can be considered disrespectful or even offensive in formal contexts or when addressing law enforcement directly.