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patrol

The word “patrol” has 2 syllables: pa-trol

It's pronounced as /pəˈtroʊl/

What is synonym and antonym for patrol?

In the thesaurus, “patrol” has 49 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for patrol along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for patrol

Antonyms for patrol

Meanings of patrol

  • noun
    1. A going of the rounds along the chain of sentinels and between the posts, by a guard, usually consisting of three or four men, to insure greater security from attacks on the outposts.
    2. A movement, by a small body of troops beyond the line of outposts, to explore the country and gain intelligence of the enemy's whereabouts.
    3. The guards who go the rounds for observation; a detachment whose duty it is to patrol.
    4. Any perambulation of a particular line or district to guard it; also, the people thus guarding.
    5. A unit of a troop, usually defined by certain ranks or age groups within the troop.
  • verb
    1. To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
    2. To go the rounds of, as a sentry, guard, or policeman.

Example Sentences

  • The guards went on patrol around the perimeter of the base.
  • A police patrol was dispatched to investigate the suspicious activity.
  • Soldiers took turns keeping patrol during the night shift.
  • The coast guard conducted a patrol to monitor illegal fishing.
  • They spotted the intruder during a routine patrol of the area.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patrol, such as: abandon, administrate, attend, baby, babysit, battalion, chaperon.

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