PEACE OFFICER Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

peace officer

noun

Definition of peace officer

as in police officer

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Dissimilar Words

civilian

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of peace officer At his sentencing, Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor Connor Davin recounted Loftis’ long history of criminal convictions, which included charges of assault on a peace officer, drug trafficking, felonious assault and armed robbery. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Charges include one felony count each for evading a peace officer and evading an officer while riding an e-motorcycle. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Jenkins said Macias-Gomez was also charged with battery on a peace officer for spitting. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 1 July 2026 Jurors also found true the special circumstance allegations of murder of a peace officer in the performance of his duties and murder to avoid or prevent a lawful arrest. — City News Service, Daily News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peace officer

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peace officer

Noun

In video her family shared on Instagram, several police officers can be seen running toward the commotion while parents clutch their children.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026
The Rookie star, 55, joined his cast mates in sharing their stories of being pulled over by police officers for speeding.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

Definition of police officer

Noun

The plot involves Brian trying to get out of an emotional and psychological rut by volunteering to be a drug-sniffing dog for the local police force.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026
Numerous Republican attorneys general have fought the city in court on a host of issues ranging from guns and public records to funding of the city’s police force.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026