Watchdog (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste; "she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses".

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Hypernyms

• Shielder
• Protector
• Guardian

Meaning ²

A dog trained to guard property.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Guard Dog