Crimefighter

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any person who attempts to prevent crime or apprehend criminals.

    "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)."

Example

More examples

"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)."

Etymology

From crime + fighter.

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