crimefighter

English

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Etymology

From crime +‎ fighter.

Noun

crimefighter (plural crimefighters)

  1. Any person who attempts to prevent crime or apprehend criminals.
    • 2009 February 28, Jeannette Catsoulis, “Looking for Her Father, Finding New Targets for Her Feet”, in New York Times‎[1]:
      Selling the wistfulness is Kristin Kreuk as Chun-Li, a tranquil concert pianist turned reluctant crimefighter when her adored father is abducted by a Bangkok baddie (Neal McDonough).

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