All boy scout synonyms
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B b noun boy scout
- detective β A detective is someone whose job is to discover what has happened in a crime or other situation and to find the people involved. Some detectives work in the police force and others work privately.
- force β physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- police β Also called police force. an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
- man β Unix manual page
- officer β a person who holds a position of rank or authority in the army, navy, air force, or any similar organization, especially one who holds a commission.
- corps β A corps is a part of the army which has special duties.
- bluecoat β a person who wears a blue coat, such as a sailor or policeman
- pig β an earthenware crock, pot, pitcher, or jar.
- blue β Something that is blue is the colour of the sky on a sunny day.
- law β software law
- badge β A badge is a piece of metal or cloth which you wear to show that you belong to an organization or support a cause. American English usually uses button to refer to a small round metal badge.
- patrolman β a police officer who is assigned to patrol a specific district, route, etc.
- bear β If you bear something somewhere, you carry it there or take it there.
- heat β the state of a body perceived as having or generating a relatively high degree of warmth.
- bull β A bull is a male animal of the cow family.
- cop β A cop is a policeman or policewoman.
- bobby β A bobby is a British policeman, usually of the lowest rank.
- constable β In Britain and some other countries, a constable is a police officer of the lowest rank.
- fuzz β loose, light, fibrous, or fluffy matter.
- gumshoe β Slang. a detective.
- copper β Copper is reddish-brown metal that is used to make things such as coins and electrical wires.
- constabulary β In Britain and some other countries, a constabulary is the police force of a particular area.
- fed β field emission display
- oink β to make the characteristic sound of a pig; grunt.
- narc β a government agent or detective charged with the enforcement of laws restricting the use of narcotics.
- flatfoot β Pathology. a condition in which the arch of the foot is flattened so that the entire sole rests upon the ground. Also, flat foot. a foot with such an arch.
- gendarme β a police officer in any of several European countries, especially a French police officer.
- do-gooder β a well-intentioned but naive and often ineffectual social or political reformer.
- helping hand β aid; assistance: to give the destitute a helping hand.
- humanitarian β having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.
- johnny-on-the-spot β a person who is on hand to perform a service, seize an opportunity, deal with an emergency, etc.
- samaritan β an inhabitant of Samaria.
adj boy scout
- credible β Credible means able to be trusted or believed.
- sensible β having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- authoritative β Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed.
- authentic β An authentic person, object, or emotion is genuine.
- accurate β careful and exact
- responsible β answerable or accountable, as for something within one's power, control, or management (often followed by to or for): He is responsible to the president for his decisions.
- convincing β If you describe someone or something as convincing, you mean that they make you believe that a particular thing is true, correct, or genuine.
- honest β honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- realistic β interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
- dependable β If you say that someone or something is dependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
- mature β complete in natural growth or development, as plant and animal forms: a mature rose bush.
- believable β Something that is believable makes you think that it could be true or real.
- upright β erect or vertical, as in position or posture.
- honorable β in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
- principled β imbued with or having moral principles (often used in combination): high-principled.
- truthful β telling the truth, especially habitually: a truthful person.
- trusty β able to be trusted or relied on; trustworthy; reliable.