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Synonyms & antonyms

attack dog Synonyms & Antonyms

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Attack Dog as a Noun

1

Any dog bred, trained or used for the purpose of attacking a target, either on command or on sight; trained either as a specialized form of police dog or a security force dog.

2

A dog used in the bloodsport of dogfighting.

3

A person who engages in rhetorical attacks on behalf of another.

4

A person or other entity who fights physically on behalf of another.

5

A person who fights physically on behalf of another

Word Forms & Grammar

attack dog (plural attack dogs)

Quick Facts About Attack Dog

Part of speechnoun
MeaningAny dog bred, trained or used for the purpose of attacking a target, either on command or on sight; trained…
Pluralattack dogs