Antonyms for watchdog


Grammar : Noun
Spell : woch-dawg, -dog
Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɒtʃˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg


Definition 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
Example sentences :
  • "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

Synonyms for watchdog

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