Synonyms for watchdog

Grammar : Noun

Spell : woch-dawg, -dog

Phonetic Transcription : ˈwɒtʃˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg

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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

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

Antonyms for watchdog

prisoner

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