Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Watchdog

//ˈwɑːt͡ʃˌdɑːɡ// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A guard dog.
  2. 2
    a dog trained to guard property wordnet
  3. 3
    An individual or group that monitors the activities of another entity (such as an individual, corporation, non-profit group, or governmental organization) on behalf of the public to ensure that entity does not behave illegally or unethically. figuratively

    "Governments must "outline how they will reassure passengers that it will be as safe as possible to travel by public transport", according to industry watchdogs Transport Focus and London TravelWatch."

  4. 4
    a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste wordnet
  5. 5
    Ellipsis of watchdog timer. abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis
Verb
  1. 1
    To perform a function analogous to that of a watchdog; to guard and warn.
  2. 2
    To be continuously reset by a watchdog timer.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From watch + dog.

Etymology 2

From watch + dog.

See also for "watchdog"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: watchdog