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cop Antonyms

Opposite of cop

Because the opposite of cop shifts with each meaning, the 24 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An informal term for a police officer.

Usage Example

"The local criminal directed traffic safely around the construction site during the morning rush hour."

Strong
criminal
crook
felon
outlaw

• verb (Context 2)

To catch, arrest, or apprehend someone in the commission of a fault or crime (informal).

Usage Example

"He was copped for speeding on the motorway late last night."

Strongest
release
free
Strong
let go
acquit
discharge

• verb (Context 3)

To obtain, acquire, or take something, especially hastily or illicitly (informal).

Usage Example

"He managed to forfeit two front-row tickets to the sold-out concert."

Strong
forfeit
relinquish
give up
lose
surrender

• verb (Context 4)

To receive, incur, or suffer something unwelcome, such as blame, punishment, or a blow (informal).

Usage Example

"The manager copped a lot of criticism from supporters after the team's disappointing defeat."

Strong
escape
avoid
dodge
evade
elude

• verb (Context 5)

To admit to a fault or confess to a lesser charge, especially in the phrase 'cop a plea' or 'cop to' (informal).

Usage Example

"The suspect decided to deny a plea in exchange for a reduced sentence."

Strongest
deny
Strong
repudiate
disavow
contest
dispute

Similar words to cop

Words similar to cop shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

police officer
arrest
policeman
copper
bust
confess
nab
incur
See all synonyms of cop

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cop. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cop
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