anti-police
adjective
an·ti-po·lice
ˌan-tē-pə-ˈlēs 
ˌan-tī-
: opposed to or hostile toward the police
anti-police protests
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Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist's image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist’s image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The new mayor must reverse the anti-police sentiment that has emanated from the fifth floor.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
On Dropout, the consensus around law enforcement has been so historically negative that its store sells an anti-police mug, currently sold out.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Though the movement has receded since the filing of the racketeering charges and the opening of the training center, the name Tortuguita is still invoked at anti-police protests, and the activist’s image has become a common sight in murals and flyers across Atlanta.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The new mayor must reverse the anti-police sentiment that has emanated from the fifth floor.
—Juan Rangel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
On Dropout, the consensus around law enforcement has been so historically negative that its store sells an anti-police mug, currently sold out.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anti-police
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“Anti-police.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-police. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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