Synonyms for

Trooper

Verb / ˈtru:pɜ: / Another word for trooper — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A member of a cavalry unit; a soldier in a cavalry unit.

Synonyms & similar words

cavalryman statetrooper cavalryman horseman soldier fighter warrior combatant campaigner battler defender guardian protector watchman sentinel policeman officer lawman constable sheriff marshal patrolman

Synonyms by register

Formal

soldier guardsman serviceman militaryman

Informal

cop gumshoe flatfoot dick

Literary

champion defender stalwart

Antonyms

civilian noncombatant pacifist peacemaker coward

Common collocations

  • state trooper
  • state police trooper
  • highway trooper
  • trooper on duty
  • brave trooper
  • fallen trooper
  • trooper's duty

Word family

noun trooper
adjective trooping

Usage note

While 'trooper' can refer to a cavalryman or soldier, it is most commonly used informally to refer to a police officer, especially a state trooper. It can also be used figuratively to describe someone who endures hardship with resilience.

Example sentences

  1. The trooper saluted his commanding officer.
  2. The trooper rode his horse into battle.
  3. The trooper protected his country.
  4. The trooper helped people in the community.
  5. The trooper led his unit into battle.

Quotes

  • A trooper is siphoning gas from a state vehicle. When asked what he is doing, he says, 'I'm filling it up with gas.'
  • I'm a trooper, not a saint.
  • I'm not a trooper, I'm a musician.

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