noun
manhunt
MAN-huhnt
Manhunt (noun) means an organized search for a fugitive or dangerous suspect. Example: “Police launched a manhunt after the suspect fled into the woods.”
noun
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An organized search for a fugitive or dangerous suspect.
"After the murderer escaped, there was a full-scale manhunt to catch him."
"Police launched a manhunt after the suspect fled into the woods."
"The manhunt ended after three days when he was caught near the border."
How to use manhunt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large-scale police search for someone on the run.
Common pairings
launch a manhunt
a nationwide manhunt
manhunt for a suspect
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Word forms
- Plural
- manhunts
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Police launched a _____ after the suspect fled into the woods.
Etymology
A compound of man and hunt.
Frequently asked questions
What does “manhunt” mean?
The word “manhunt” means an organized search for a fugitive or dangerous suspect. In plain terms, a large-scale police search for someone on the run.
How do you pronounce “manhunt”?
“Manhunt” is pronounced MAN-huhnt (/ˈmænˌhʌnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “manhunt” in a sentence?
Here is “manhunt” used in a sentence: “Police launched a manhunt after the suspect fled into the woods.”
What part of speech is “manhunt”?
“Manhunt” is a noun.
