manhunt

[ man-huhnt ]

noun

1. an intensive search for a criminal, suspect, escaped convict, etc., as by law enforcement agencies.
2. an intensive search for any person.

manhunt

/ ˈmænˌhʌnt /

noun

1. an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive

Derived Forms

• ˈmanˌhunter, noun

Other Words From

• man hunter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of manhunt¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; man + hunt

Example Sentences

Rust depicts the manhunt for grandfather and grandson amidst a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and tumbleweed dirt towns.

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Macron added that Depardieu was being subjected to a "manhunt".

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He also complained about the "terrible" picture that had been circulated of him during the manhunt and regretted being a "burden" on the country when hearing about lorries being stopped and airport delays.

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South African police have arrested three people in connection with the massacre of 18 relatives that took place in a remote town last week following a manhunt, the police say.

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A manhunt is continuing following a suspected acid attack outside a school in west London.

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