Police and Scofflaw

Opposite meaning words

Police noun - The department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes.

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Scofflaw is an antonym for police.

Nearby Words: policing, policed

Scofflaw noun - One who habitually ignores the law and does not answer court summonses.

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Police is an antonym for scofflaw in topics: criminal, person who breaks the law.

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