Synonyms for
Sheriff
Definition
A sheriff is a law enforcement officer who is responsible for keeping peace and order in a county or town.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- county sheriff
- sheriff's department
- sheriff's office
- sheriff's deputy
- sheriff's badge
- elected sheriff
- new sheriff
Word family
Usage note
A sheriff is typically an elected official responsible for law enforcement in a county. The term 'sheriff' can also be used as a verb, meaning to take charge or control of a situation.
Example sentences
- The sheriff drove around town in his police car.
- The sheriff caught the thief who stole the money from the bank.
- The sheriff was very brave and protected the people in his town.
- The sheriff's badge was shiny and had a star on it.
- The sheriff's duty was to make sure everyone followed the law.
Quotes
I guess in the end, a sheriff's just a man, huh?
The sheriff is a necessary evil.
The sheriff is the backbone of law enforcement in any community.