Synonyms for

Policemen

Verb / pʌˈli:smɪn / Another word for policemen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Policemen are people who are members of a police force and whose job is to make sure that people obey the law.

Synonyms & similar words

policeofficer policeman officer officer lawman constable cop patrolman policewoman sheriff detective investigator agent gendarmerie gendarme bobby bluecoat flatfoot force fuzz

Synonyms by register

Formal

law enforcement officer constable peace officer officer

Informal

cop pig flatfoot gumshoe copper

Literary

guardian of the peace watchman

Antonyms

criminal thief robber burglar offender lawbreaker miscreant

Common collocations

  • police officers
  • police department
  • police car
  • police brutality
  • police investigation
  • police station
  • police chief

Word family

noun policeman
verb police
adjective police

Usage note

The term 'policemen' is the plural of 'policeman'. While still understood, 'police officers' is often preferred as a more gender-neutral and inclusive term.

Example sentences

  1. The policemen stopped the car because it was speeding.
  2. The policemen are wearing blue uniforms.
  3. The policemen helped the old lady cross the street.
  4. The policemen arrested the thief and took him to jail.
  5. The policemen are trained to protect people and catch criminals.

Quotes

  • "I have a high regard for policemen." - Robert Kennedy
  • "Policemen so cherish their status as keepers of the peace and protectors of the public that they have occasionally been known to beat to death those citizens or groups who question that status." - David Mamet
  • "A policeman's lot is not a happy one." - W.S. Gilbert

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