Synonyms of marshals

Noun


1. United States Marshals Service, US Marshals Service, Marshals, law enforcement agency

usage: the United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system

Noun


1. United States Marshals Service, US Marshals Service, Marshals, law enforcement agency

usage: a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law

2. marshal, marshall, lawman, law officer, peace officer

usage: (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank

Verb


1. marshal, put, set, place, pose, position, lay

usage: place in proper rank; "marshal the troops"

2. marshal, arrange, set up

usage: arrange in logical order; "marshal facts or arguments"

3. mobilize, mobilise, marshal, summon, gather, garner, collect, pull together

usage: make ready for action or use; "marshal resources"

4. marshal, usher, show

usage: lead ceremoniously, as in a procession

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