Definitions

hunt

[huhnt] / hʌnt /

NOUN

search, chase

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exploration hunting inquiry interrogation investigation probe prosecution pursuit quest race raid

STRONG

coursing following frisking game hounding inquest inquisition meddling prying pursuance pursuing reconnaissance research rummage scrutiny seeking sifting snooping sporting steeplechase study tracing trailing

WEAK

field sport look-see

VERB

chase for killing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capture drag fish kill poach pursue seek shoot snare stalk track

STRONG

course dog drive follow grouse gun hawk heel hound press ride run scent scratch shadow start trail

WEAK

beat the bushes bird-dog give chase gun for look for scratch around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go liberate

STRONG

halt lead leave alone stop

WEAK

ignore neglect

VERB

look, search for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drag examine forage go after interrogate investigate prowl scour seek

STRONG

delve grope inquire probe quest question ransack rummage sift trace trail winnow

WEAK

be on the lookout cast about ferret out fish for look all over hell look high and low nose around run down scratch around search high heaven try to find

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer ignore reply rush

WEAK

let go neglect

Example Sentences

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"It looked like we were hunting people down throughout the game," said former England international Farrell.

From Barron's

After finishing without a trophy last season, City are back in the hunt for the seventh English title of Guardiola's reign.

From Barron's

In this chase, Manchester City have form for successfully hunting down league leaders.

From BBC

“I putted really well, hit my driver great and I’m excited to be in the hunt for the second straight week,” Bridgeman said after coolly sinking an eight-foot birdie putt on the last hole.

From Los Angeles Times

"I'm excited to be back in the hunt trying to get a win."

From Barron's

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