👮police

noun
/pəˈliːs/

Meaning

a body of officers representing the civil authority of government

Example Sentences

The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.

Synonyms

law enforcement, constabulary, cops, authorities

Antonyms

criminals, offenders

Collocations

police officer, police station, police force

More Example Sentences

The police are after him.

Which lane is the police station in?

She reported the theft to the police.

He described the event to the police.

He is terrified to talk to the police.

They begged the neighbors not to call the police.

What is the role of the police in preventing crime in Chicago?

I need to file a police report because my bag has been stolen.

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