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Feds

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Definition

Feds is a slang term for federal law enforcement officers or agencies such as the FBI, DEA, or ATF.

Synonyms & similar words

federalreserve federalofficial federal fed frs federalreservesystem police cops detectives agents investigators G-men spies bureaucrats officials authorities regulators watchdogs enforcers

Synonyms by register

Formal

federal agents law enforcement government officials federal authorities

Informal

cops the man the law G-men

Antonyms

citizens locals state police county sheriff private sector non-governmental

Common collocations

  • federal agents
  • federal investigation
  • federal court
  • federal law
  • federal crimes
  • federal agency
  • federal government

Word family

noun federal

Usage note

The term 'feds' is an informal abbreviation for federal law enforcement agents or agencies. It is commonly used in casual conversation and media but is generally avoided in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. The feds caught the criminal.
  2. The feds raided the drug cartel's hideout.
  3. The feds are investigating the corruption scandal.
  4. The feds have arrested the suspect.
  5. The feds are cracking down on cybercrime.

Quotes

  • The feds are always watching.
  • The feds are on our tail.
  • Don't mess with the feds.

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