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crimebuster

noun

Etymology

Etymology tree English crime English buster English crimebuster From crime + buster.

  1. derived from apostema
  2. derived from Buste
  3. compounded as crimebuster — “crime + buster”

Definitions

  1. A person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in…

    A person, especially a law enforcement officer, who is particularly effective in thwarting criminal activity and in bringing criminals to justice.

    • This corporation law background is less known than his record as a crime-buster.
    • Bit by bit, J. Edgar Hoover's image as an incorruptible crimebuster has crumbled since his death in 1972.

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