manhunt
[ man-huhnt ]
/ ˈmænˌhʌnt /
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noun
an intensive search for a criminal, suspect, escaped convict, etc., as by law enforcement agencies.
an intensive search for any person.
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OTHER WORDS FROM manhunt
man hunter, nounWords nearby manhunt
Manhire, manhole, manhood, manhood suffrage, man-hour, manhunt, Mani, mania, maniac, maniacal, maniacally
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British Dictionary definitions for manhunt
manhunt
/ (ˈmænˌhʌnt) /
noun
an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive
Derived forms of manhunt
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