crimebuster
crimebuster noun: a person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice.
Noun
crimebuster (plural crimebusters)
- A person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice.
- This corporation law background is less known than his record as a crime-buster.1938 April 10, Louther S. Horne, “Loesch Tells How to Beat Crime: A Need is Seen for Fearless Prosecutors”, in New York Times, page 120
- Bit by bit, J. Edgar Hoover's image as an incorruptible crimebuster has crumbled since his death in 1972.1976 August 2, “Dipping into the Cookie Jar”, in Time
- Synonyms:
- gangbuster
Synonyms of crimebuster
Forms of crimebuster
| plural | crimebusters |
|---|---|
| alternative form | crime-buster |
| alternative form | crime buster |
Origin of crimebuster
From crime + buster.
Questions about crimebuster
- What does crimebuster mean?
- Crimebuster means a person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice.
- What part of speech is crimebuster?
- Crimebuster is a noun.
- What is the plural of crimebuster?
- The plural of crimebuster is crimebusters.
Words near crimebuster in the dictionary
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