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Synonyms for watchdog
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : woch-dawg, -dog |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɒtʃˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg |
Top 10 synonyms for watchdog Other synonyms for the word watchdog
- angel
- attendant
- baby sitter
- baby-sitter
- bandog
- bird dog
- bodyguard
- cerberus
- champion
- chaperon
- chaperone
- claviger
- cleaner
- cleaning person
- concierge
- conservator
- cop
- counselor
- custodian
- deacon
- defender
- director
- dogcatcher
- eaves-dropper
- escort
- gamekeeper
- governor
- guard
- guarddog
- guardian
- guide
- housesitter
- informant
- invigilator
- jailer/jailor
- janitor
- keeper
- listener
- maintenance person
- manager
- nurse
- officer
- overseer
- paladin
- patrol
- preserver
- prison head
- ranger
- safeguard
- sentinel
- shepherd
- sitter
- skipper
- sponsor
- super
- supervisor
- swamper
- trustee
- vigilante
- watchdog
- watchkeeper
- watchperson
Définition of watchdog
Origin :- c.1600, from watch (v.) + dog (n.). Figurative sense is attested from 1845.
- As in monitor : noun person who watches, oversees
- As in warden : noun person who guards and manages
- As in guard dog : noun dog for protection
- As in custodian : noun caretaker, maintenance person
- As in guardian : noun keeper, protector
- "Perhaps he feels as if he were our watchdog, Babbie," she said.
- Extract from : « Shavings » by Joseph C. Lincoln
- And then the "watchdog" exhibited the first evidence of spirit that it had ever been known to show.
- Extract from : « Cap'n Eri » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
- To mention the case of the Montana to this watchdog was dangerous.
- Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day
- “Stephen the Watchdog knows me,” said Derette, drawing a long breath.
- Extract from : « One Snowy Night » by Emily Sarah Holt
- "It wouldn't be a bad thing to have a watchdog," said Henry.
- Extract from : « The Box-Car Children » by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Wolves—The wolf is regarded as the servant and watchdog of Kana′tĭ.
- Extract from : « Myths of the Cherokee » by James Mooney
- Mr. Stadmeyer requested me to attend, though he is really our watchdog.
- Extract from : « A Speckled Bird » by Augusta J. Evans Wilson
- The Boy was inordinately proud of his pet's watchdog prowess.
- Extract from : « Lad: A Dog » by Albert Payson Terhune
- Dr. Grayle was awaiting her in the corridor, a watchdog, patient and placid.
- Extract from : « The Castle Of The Shadows » by Alice Muriel Williamson
- This individual is employed by a landlord to act as his watchdog in a block of flats.
- Extract from : « France » by Gordon Cochrane Home
Antonyms for watchdog
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