Synonyms for

Frisk

Verb / frɪsk / Another word for frisk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To search someone for hidden weapons or other contraband

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. The security guard had to frisk every person entering the concert.
  2. The police officer decided to frisk the man who was acting suspiciously.
  3. The TSA agent asked me to frisk my luggage before boarding the plane.
  4. The customs officer was trained to frisk passengers for illegal drugs.
  5. The bouncer had to frisk the guests before they could enter the nightclub.

Quotes

  • I have nothing to hide, and I have nothing to be ashamed of. And I'm not afraid to stand up to anybody who wants to try to frisk me.
  • I don't need to frisk a man or woman to get a good look at who they are. I'm not a TSA agent. I'm a journalist.
  • I don't think it's unreasonable to have an inspection of people who are coming into the United States who are not citizens and who may have a past that we don't want in the United States. That's not unreasonable. We do it all the time. We frisk people at airports.

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