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manhunt

[ man-huhnt ]

noun

  1. an intensive search for a criminal, suspect, escaped convict, etc., as by law enforcement agencies.
  2. an intensive search for any person.


manhunt

/ ˈæˌʌԳ /

noun

  1. an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈˌܲԳٱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • man hunter noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of manhunt1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; man + hunt
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Example Sentences

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The shooter reportedly fled on a scooter following the attack in a hair salon in the centre of the city, triggering a manhunt.

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She also said she did not understand the need for the manhunt.

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Mr Mangione was arrested days later in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt.

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A manhunt for the gunmen responsible was continuing on Wednesday evening.

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A huge manhunt is under way for the militants suspected of carrying out the killings.

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