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patdown Synonyms
Another word for patdown
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• noun (Context 1)
An inspection in which a police officer or security guard runs their hands over the outer clothing of a person to check for concealed weapons or contraband.
Usage Example
"Passengers who cannot pass through the airport metal detector must undergo a thorough frisk by a security officer."
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frisking
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Patdown. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/patdown