Hunted

//ˈhʌntɪd// adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of hunt form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Being the subject of a hunt.

    "While there is no difference between encounter rates in the two unhunted sites, the macaques are significantly less common in the hunted areas […]"

  2. 2
    Nervous and agitated, as if pursued. figuratively

    "He looked up with a hunted expression."

Adjective
  1. 1
    reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted wordnet

Synonyms

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afraid

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"The hunter cannot exist without the hunted."

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