word
Watchdog
WAH-chdawg
/ˈwɑːˌtʃdɔːɡ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
watchdog
Dictionary meaning
A dog trained to guard property.
Examples
- They are a global watchdog for human rights abuses.
Synonyms: guard dog
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