anti-police

adjective

an·​ti-po·​lice ˌan-tē-pə-ˈlēs 

ˌan-tī-

: opposed to or hostile toward the police

anti-police protests

Examples of anti-police in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Former mayor Eric Adams also commented on the snowball attack, directly blaming Mamadani’s anti-police rhetoric. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026

The performance drew widespread acclaim for its clarity and artistry while also sparking criticism from conservative commentators and some law enforcement groups who accused it of promoting anti-police sentiment. —Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026

Investigators previously said Grube had suicidal ideations, harbored anti-police sentiments and was pulled from the truck covered in gasoline. —Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

Last summer, a protester in Seattle made an anti-police sign with an unusual message. —Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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