Constables — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkän(t)-stə-bəl/ con·sta·ble

Meaning & Definition of Constables

Constables (noun)

  1. a high officer of a royal court or noble household especially in the Middle Ages
  2. the warden or governor of a royal castle or a fortified town
  3. a public officer usually of a town or township responsible for keeping the peace and for minor judicial duties

Constables (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "reported the crime to the local constable"

    similar: bobbies (British), bulls (slang), coppers, cops, flatfeet (slang), fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers, shamuses (slang)
    related: patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat (slang), men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators
    near: civilians

Related Entry: Constable (noun)

Constable is a different word from Constables. The synonyms below are for constable, not for constables.

  1. a member of a force charged with law enforcement at the local level

    "reported the crime to the local constable"

    similar: bobby (British), bull (slang), cop, copper, flatfoot (slang), fuzz, gendarme, lawman, officer, police officer, policeman, shamus (slang)
    related: patrolman, policewoman, detective, dick, gumshoe, hawkshaw, inspector, investigator, plainclothesman, sherlock, sleuth, sleuthhound, marshal, sheriff, trooper, peace officer, captain, lieutenant, sergeant, constabulary, heat (slang), man, police, police force, operative, private detective, private eye, private investigator
    near: civilian

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Constables

The most common words with a similar meaning to Constables:

Slang: bulls, flatfeet, shamuses
British: bobbies
coppers, cops, fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers, policemen, police officers

Related Words for Constables

patrolmen, policewomen, detectives, dicks, gumshoes, hawkshaws, inspectors, investigators, plainclothesmen, sherlocks, sleuthhounds, sleuths, marshals, sheriffs, troopers, peace officers, captains, lieutenants, sergeants, constabularies, heat, men, police, police forces, operatives, private detectives, private eyes, private investigators

Near Antonyms of Constables

civilians

Origin & Etymology of Constables

Middle English conestable, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin comes stabuli, literally, officer of the stable

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Constables

What does "Constables" mean?

"Constables" means a high officer of a royal court or noble household especially in the Middle Ages. As a noun, it is defined as: a high officer of a royal court or noble household especially in the Middle Ages.

What is another word for "Constables"?

Other words for "Constables" include bobbies, bulls, coppers, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, gendarmes and lawmen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Constables" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Constables"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Constables". Common alternatives include bobbies, bulls, coppers, cops, flatfeet, fuzzes, gendarmes, lawmen, officers and policemen.

What is a slang word for "Constables"?

Slang words for "Constables" include bulls, flatfeet and shamuses.

How do you use "Constables" in a sentence?

Examples of "Constables" in a sentence: "reported the crime to the local constable".

Is "Constables" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Constables" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Constables"?

"Constables" is pronounced /ˈkän(t)-stə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as con·sta·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Constables"?

"Constables" comes from Middle English conestable, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin comes stabuli, literally, officer of the stable. First known use: 13th century.