Synonyms for police
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A constituted body of officers representing the civil authority of government, empowered to maintain public order and safety, enforce the law, and prevent, detect, and investigate crime.
Police! help! Police! help!
Related words
Example sentences
- law It was foolish of him to trespass against the law.
- administration He's in charge of administration at the hospital.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| police | rising | |
| law | steady | |
| constabulary | steady | |
| administration | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- law1, cop1, pig1
- 4 letters
- heat1, bull1, fuzz1, plod1
- 5 letters
- filth1
- 6 letters
- copper2, dibble2, boydem
- 7 letters
- cobbler2
- 12 letters
- constabulary5
- 14 letters
- administration5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (copper2 = 2 syllables).