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secret police

 

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Noun secret police has 1 sense
  1. secret police - a police force that operates in secrecy (usually against persons suspected of treason or sedition)
    --1 is a kind of
    police, police force, constabulary, law
    --1 has particulars: Gestapo

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Secret Police

Description:

Secret Police refers to a government intelligence agency or law enforcement organization that operates covertly and carries out activities aimed at maintaining the internal security of a country. Secret police forces typically collect information, gather intelligence, and conduct investigations to monitor and suppress dissent, political opposition, and any threats to the ruling regime.

Sample Sentences:

  • The secret police arrested several activists who were advocating for democratic reforms.
  • Living under the constant surveillance of the secret police created an atmosphere of fear and distrust in the country.
  • The dictator relied on his secret police to silence any opposition and maintain his grip on power.
  • The deployment of secret police during times of social unrest has been criticized for violating human rights.

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