Pronunciation: /ˈsiːkrət pəˈliːs/
noun Another noun entry for 'agency', which is an organization or department with a specific purpose or function.
A1 The secret police were looking for the missing cat.
A2 The secret police arrested the suspect for stealing.
B1 The existence of secret police in the country was revealed by a whistleblower.
B2 The secret police were known for their brutal interrogation tactics.
C1 The secret police operated in the shadows, monitoring citizens' activities.
C2 The secret police were feared by many for their ability to silence dissent.
adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'secret' is an adjective that describes the type of police, indicating that they operate in secrecy.
A1 The secret police were searching for the missing child.
A2 The citizens were afraid to speak out against the secret police.
B1 The journalist uncovered evidence of the secret police's corruption.
B2 The government's use of secret police tactics was widely criticized.
C1 The existence of secret police forces is a violation of human rights.
C2 The secret police's surveillance methods were highly sophisticated and invasive.
formal The secret police were responsible for monitoring and suppressing dissent within the country.
informal I heard the secret police are cracking down on protesters in the city.
slang Watch out, the secret police might come knocking on your door if you speak out against the government.
figurative Her anxiety felt like being constantly surveilled by a secret police force.
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