crimefighter
Law enforcement hero
A crimefighter is someone who combats crime—typically a police officer, detective, or prosecutor, but the term carries a heroic, often sensationalized connotation from comic books and action films.
Batman and Superman are crimefighters; so is a district attorney who prosecutes organized crime.
The word suggests active pursuit rather than mere enforcement: The mayor promised to be a crimefighter, not just an administrator.
Retribution dealer
- antiheroMorally ambiguous main character
- shadowsDark areas from blocked light
- maskFace-worn concealment
- vengeanceRetaliation for injury
retribution · rogue · clandestine · alley · gritty · darkness · enforcer · renegade
Shouldered sleeveless wrap
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- superpowerDominant nation or magical ability
- costumeClothing for portrayal
- maskFace-worn concealment
alter ego · comic book · lair · rescue · symbol · invincible · strength · adventure
Formal examination of facts
- cluesHints toward answers
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- sleuthPrivate investigator
- gumshoeInformal term for detective
interrogation · evidence · deduction · surveillance · casefile · fingerprint · alibi · witness
Worn symbol of membership
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- arrestSeize by law
- handcuffsLocking wrist restraints
- precinctAdministrative jurisdiction zone
detective · squad · beat · dispatcher · radio · uniform · partner · backup
Fortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- determinationFirmness of purpose
resilience · heroism · integrity · selflessness · duty · honor · sacrifice · tenacity
Judicial proceedings chamber
- verdictOfficial court decision
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- fairnessJust and equal treatment
- judgeOne who decides
trial · rights · due process · attorney · defendant · testimony · sentencing · conviction
avenger
Retribution dealer
- antiheroMorally ambiguous main character
- shadowsDark areas from blocked light
- maskFace-worn concealment
vengeance · retribution · rogue · clandestine · alley · gritty · darkness · enforcer · renegade · prowl
cape
Shouldered sleeveless wrap
- sidekickSubordinate adventure partner
- superpowerDominant nation or magical ability
- costumeClothing for portrayal
mask · alter ego · comic book · lair · rescue · symbol · invincible · strength · adventure · archenemy
investigation
Formal examination of facts
gumshoe · interrogation · evidence · deduction · surveillance · casefile · fingerprint · alibi · witness · testimony
badge
Worn symbol of membership
precinct · detective · squad · beat · dispatcher · radio · uniform · partner · backup · jurisdiction
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- valorCourage in danger
- fearlessnessComplete lack of dread
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
determination · resilience · heroism · integrity · selflessness · duty · honor · sacrifice · tenacity · vigilance
courtroom
Judicial proceedings chamber
judge · trial · rights · due process · attorney · defendant · testimony · sentencing · conviction · prosecution
crimefightercriminal
Person who breaks laws
lawbreaker · perpetrator · offender · felon · outlaw
crimefightercrime boss
Leader of criminal organization
kingpin · mastermind · crime lord · godfather · mob boss