wanted poster
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Definition
Noun: A public notice issued by a law enforcement agency, typically featuring a photograph and description of a person, to announce that this individual is sought for questioning or arrest in connection with a crime.
Usage
A "wanted poster" is a specific type of official communication used by authorities to enlist public help in locating a suspect. It is commonly posted in public places like post offices, police stations, and community boards.
Examples
- The sheriff nailed a wanted poster for the bank robber to the saloon door.
- Her picture was on a wanted poster at every train station in the state.
- The detective studied the wanted poster, memorizing the suspect's distinguishing features.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe any prominent public search or identification of a person, often in a humorous or critical context.
- After the prank, his face might as well have been on a wanted poster in the principal's office.
Variants and Related Words
- Wanted notice: A more formal term for a similar official announcement.
- Most Wanted List: A list, often maintained by agencies like the FBI, of the most sought-after criminal suspects.
Synonyms
- Notice
- Bulletin
- Alert
Related Phrases
- To have a price on one's head: An idiom meaning a reward is offered for one's capture, often associated with the concept of a wanted poster.
- The outlaw knew he had a price on his head after the wanted posters were circulated.
Noun
- a public announcement by a law enforcement agency that they desire to question or arrest some person