trooper
Soldier on horseback
A trooper is a soldier in a cavalry or armored unit, or a state police officer.
The word suggests toughness and reliability—someone who handles difficulty without complaint.
To call someone a real trooper or good trooper praises their resilience: She's been a trooper through the whole ordeal.
Not to be confused with trouper, which comes from theatrical troupes and carries the same figurative meaning.
Ground combat troops
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- gruntLow guttural sound
- platoonSmall infantry formation
- squadSmall working group
battalion · regiment · army · military · combatant · warrior · enlistee · infantryman
Regular surveillance route
- highwayMajor road for travel
- stateCondition or mode
- badgeWorn symbol of membership
- uniformIdentical throughout
cruiser · citation · traffic · jurisdiction · enforcement · siren · pullover · checkpoint
One who entertains audiences
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
- trouperDependable theatrical veteran
- comedianProfessional humor performer
actor · thespian · dancer · singer · variety · stage · chorus · touring
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- hardyAble to endure difficulty
toughness · persistence · endurance · grit · determination · fortitude · reliable · uncomplaining
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
staunch · supportive · unwavering · allegiance · true · dependable · obedient · dutiful
Protective head covering
- campaign hatStiff-brimmed military headgear
- StetsonAmerican hat company
- beretFlat wool cap
- shakoPlumed ceremonial military cap
kepi · bearskin · cavalry hat
infantry
Ground combat troops
squad · battalion · regiment · army · military · combatant · warrior · enlistee · infantryman · draftee
patrol
Regular surveillance route
uniform · cruiser · citation · traffic · jurisdiction · enforcement · siren · pullover · checkpoint · roadside
performer
One who entertains audiences
- vaudevilleTheatrical variety entertainment
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
- trouperDependable theatrical veteran
comedian · actor · thespian · dancer · singer · variety · stage · chorus · touring · seasoned
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
hardy · toughness · persistence · endurance · grit · determination · fortitude · reliable · uncomplaining · stalwart
faithful
Consistently loyal and true
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- committedFirmly pledged or bound
- dedicatedWholly committed to something
trustworthy · staunch · supportive · unwavering · allegiance · true · dependable · obedient · dutiful · constant
helmet
Protective head covering
- campaign hatStiff-brimmed military headgear
- StetsonAmerican hat company
- beretFlat wool cap
shako · kepi · bearskin · cavalry hat
courageous
Showing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- intrepidResolutely without fear
bold · valiant · dauntless · heroic · plucky · daring · audacious · undaunted · spirited · gutsy
- justice workerspolice officer, detective, judge, prosecutor, defense attorney
- law enforcementFBI, police station, patrolmen, police officer, cop
- Police Rankschief of police, police chief, police commissioner, sheriff, deputy chief
- cavalrycavalry, cavalryman, cavalry brigade, cavalry charges, cavalry officer
- striversstriver, trier, fighter, battler, plugger
- policeofficer, cop, officers, patrol, cops
troopercivilian
Non-military person
noncombatant · pacifist · conscientious objector · private citizen · draft dodger
trooperdetective
Professional crime investigator
investigator · plainclothes officer · criminal · lawbreaker · outlaw
- swore like a trooperUsed constant vulgar language
- state troopersRegional highway law officers
- storm troopersAggressive front-line soldiers
- ground troopsSoldiers operating on land
- scout troopsYouth outdoor organizations
- support the troopsAdvocate for soldiers' welfare