Bounty Hunter (Noun)
Meaning 1
Someone who pursues fugitives or criminals for whom a reward is offered.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notorious bounty hunter had a reputation for being fearless and always getting his man.
- As a former cop, she started her new career as a bounty hunter, tracking down those who thought they were above the law.
- He traveled across the country, working as a bounty hunter and bringing in hundreds of fugitives over the years.
- The skilled bounty hunter discreetly followed his target, waiting for the perfect moment to strike and make the arrest.
- With a keen mind and sharp instincts, the young bounty hunter quickly built a reputation as one of the best in the business.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A hunter who kills predatory wild animals in order to collect a bounty.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The local bounty hunter was hired by the farmers to deal with the coyote problem that had been threatening their livestock.
- Bounty hunters from all over the state were summoned to participate in the wolf removal program.
- He had worked as a professional bounty hunter for over a decade, specializing in hunting down feral pigs that wreaked havoc on local ecosystems.
- Due to the deer overpopulation, the state hired a team of trained bounty hunters to control the population and prevent damage to crops.
- Bounty hunters were specifically brought in by the wildlife management service to target problem animals that posed a threat to human safety.