Manhunt (Noun)
Meaning
An organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police launched a massive manhunt for the suspect after he escaped from the prison.
- A nationwide manhunt was initiated after the fugitive was spotted in multiple cities.
- The authorities conducted a thorough manhunt in the woods, searching for any sign of the missing convict.
- Following the bank robbery, a manhunt was underway to apprehend the perpetrators.
- The local police department joined forces with the FBI to conduct a manhunt for the serial killer.