CONSTABLE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

constable

noun

ˈkän(t)-stə-bəl

Definition of constable next

chiefly British

as in officer

a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level reported the crime to the local constable

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

civilian

Examples of constable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The case stemmed from noise citations written by Hood County constable John Shirley, who has recorded dozens of readings the past few months over 85 decibels, the state’s threshold for which noise is considered unreasonable. —

Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2024 The constable’s office handles security at the courthouse. —

David Matthews, New York Daily News, 13 June 2024 Police say a Pennsylvania constable is connected to a GPS tracking device that was hidden under the passenger’s seat in a man’s car, local outlets reported. —

Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 July 2024 Policeman turned preacher Reportedly born Narayan Sakar to a low-caste family, Bhole Baba used to be a constable with the Uttar Pradesh Police before becoming a preacher and establishing an ashram – or place of worship – in the state. —

Rhea Mogul, CNN, 12 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for constable

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