lawman

Speech parts

1. lawman - Noun

2. Lawman - Proper noun

Meaning

an officer of the law

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

peace officer law officer bobby constable marshall marshal pol trooper constabulary sleuth patrolman force law man deputy
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Antonyms

bandit miscreant prowler malefactor civilian offender
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Hypernyms

guardian defender protector shielder

Hyponyms

lieutenant sergeant constable ranger attorney-general marshall

Phrases with the word

lawman-general

Examples

A new promo has the lawman suspecting foul play behind his wife's tragic death as he acclimates to life back home after spending time undercover, raising two children by himself. Source: Internet

Bradley (2005), p. 12 In Wyatt Earp (1994), the famed lawman meets his future wife when he sees her playing in an early production of Pinafore. Source: Internet

According to the veteran lawman, research show that gangs have been operating in the British Virgin Islands since 1996, and at least 13 gangs have been recorded over the years. Source: Internet

But what the mayor does not know is that Dimsdale was a deputy under the famous lawman, Tom Destry, and is able to call upon the latter's equally formidable son, Tom Destry, Jr. ( James Stewart ), to help him make Bottleneck a lawful, respectable town. Source: Internet

However, much to Valentine's surprise, the lawman denies recognizing him and lets him go. Source: Internet

In this western parody, he is a pacifist lawman and Marlene Dietrich is the dancing saloon girl who comes to love him, but does not get him. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

lawmake lawmaker lawmaking lawman-general lawmonger lawn