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patrolling

The word “patrolling” has 3 syllables: pa-trol-ling

It's pronounced as /pəˈtroʊlɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for patrolling?

In the thesaurus, “patrolling” has 28 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for patrolling

Antonyms for patrolling

Meanings of patrolling

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of going on patrol.

Example Sentences

  • The security guard was patrolling the parking lot throughout the night.
  • Soldiers were patrolling the border to prevent illegal crossings.
  • A police car was slowly patrolling the neighborhood after the robbery.
  • The rangers were patrolling the forest to monitor wildlife activity.
  • He spent hours patrolling the area for any signs of danger.

On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to patrolling, such as: abandoning, administrating, attending, babying, babysitting, chaperoning, conducting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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