watchdog (Meaning)
watchdog (n)
a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
a dog trained to guard property
watchdog (n.)
A dog kept to watch and guard premises or property, and to give notice of the approach of intruders.
Synonyms & Antonyms of watchdog
watchdog Sentence Examples
- The journalist was like a watchdog, relentlessly uncovering corruption in the local government.
- The watchdog group monitored the election, ensuring that the process was fair and transparent.
- The company hired a watchdog firm to investigate potential fraud within its operations.
- The watchdog committee scrutinized the proposed legislation, seeking any loopholes or hidden motives.
- The watchdog system in the car alerted the driver to a potential collision.
- The watchdog dog barked furiously at the intruder, protecting his home.
- The new software acted as a watchdog, monitoring for unusual activity and raising alarms when necessary.
- The watchdog group kept a watchful eye on the pharmaceutical industry, advocating for patient safety.
- The watchdog agency's report exposed the unethical practices of the multinational corporation.
- The watchdog organization's mission was to protect consumers from deceptive marketing and unfair trade practices.
FAQs About the word watchdog
a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste, a dog trained to guard propertyA dog kept to watch and guard premises or property, and to gi
watcher, warden, spotter, observer, watchman, sentry, sentinel, guardian,patrol, keeper
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The journalist was like a watchdog, relentlessly uncovering corruption in the local government.
The watchdog group monitored the election, ensuring that the process was fair and transparent.
The company hired a watchdog firm to investigate potential fraud within its operations.
The watchdog committee scrutinized the proposed legislation, seeking any loopholes or hidden motives.
