Synonyms & related words for constable

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of constable — including policeman, policewoman, patrolman, officer, sheriff, inspector. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to constable

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Synonyms for constable

Common synonyms for constable include policeman, policewoman, patrolman, officer, sheriff, inspector, sergeant, cop — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does constable come from?

The word constable breaks down into 2 roots of Latin origin: con-, from Latin comes (“companion, count”); and -stable, from Latin stabulum (“standing-place, stall”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.