cop
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(noun) (informal) uncomplimentary terms for a policeman |
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Synonyms: bull, copper, fuzz, pig |
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Related Words: officer, police officer, policeman |
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2. |
(verb) take by theft; "Someone snitched my wallet!" |
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Synonyms: glom, hook, knock off, snitch, thieve |
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Related Words: steal |
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(verb) take into custody, as of suspected criminals, by the police |
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Synonyms: apprehend, arrest, collar, nab, nail, pick up |
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Related Words: clutch, prehend, seize |
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