Synonyms of officer

officer

noun

ˈä-fə-sər 

1

as in policeman

a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

if you are ever lost, find the nearest officer and ask for help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• policeman
• cop
• constable
• sheriff
• police
• police officer
• gendarme
• investigator
• copper
• lawman
• inspector
• sergeant
• detective
• bobby
• patrolman
• trooper
• bull
• constabulary
• flatfoot
• fuzz
• lieutenant
• policewoman
• shamus
• marshal
• operative
• man
• sleuth
• dick
• captain
• peace officer
• police force
• plainclothesman
• sleuthhound
• private investigator
• gumshoe
• private eye
• hawkshaw
• private detective
• sherlock
• heat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilian

2

as in official

a person who holds a public office

an officer of the court

Synonyms & Similar Words

• official
• administrator
• manager
• director
• executive
• functionary
• public servant
• commissioner
• officeholder
• supervisor
• superintendent
• chairman
• bureaucrat
• chair
• regulator
• head
• underling
• flunky
• minion
• co-official

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of officer

Cavalry officers from around the world, including the United States and United Kingdom, argued strongly against trading their lovely mounts for new tanks. — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

At the same time, officers were conducting an investigatory stop for a firearm, when a struggle with a suspect ensued and the suspect’s weapon discharge. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Only authorized people, usually law-enforcement officers, can pull DAVID records, and there needs to be an official reason to do so. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

According to the arrest reports, the man was breathing as AMR arrived at the scene and transported him to an area hospital accompanied by an officer. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026

Phrases Containing officer

• commanding officer
• police officer