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Definitions

hunt down

VERB
ferret out
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascertain bring to light drive out get at sniff out uncover unearth
WEAK
be on to chase chase down determine dig out dig up disclose discover elicit extract follow hunt learn nose out penetrate pick up on pierce probe pry pursue quest root out scout out search out seek smell out smoke out trace track down trail worm out
VERB
hound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoy bother goad harass heckle hector persecute pester pursue
STRONG
bait bug chivy curdle dog drive harry hassle hunt impel prod provoke rag ride scout scratch tail
WEAK
be at be on one's back be on one's case be on one's tail beat the bushes bird-dog give chase leave no stone unturned rag on scratch around search high heaven take out after track down turn inside out turn upside down yap at
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid help ignore make happy please soothe support
STRONG
discourage dissuade halt let go repress stop
WEAK
leave alone
VERB
pursue
Synonyms
STRONGEST
go after seek
STRONG
accompany attend badger bait bug chivy dog fish harass harry haunt hound hunt oppress persevere persist plague ride shadow stalk tag tail trace track trail
WEAK
bird-dog camp on the doorstep of give chase move behind nose around play catch up poke around prowl after run after run down scout out search for search high heaven search out take out after track down
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist be lazy give up help ignore leave leave alone let go neglect quit run away stop support
WEAK
discontinue eschew retreat shun

Example Sentences

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In the film, she returns to life to hunt down a magic book which has the potential to kill all vampires.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

With testing centers booked for months, desperate candidates often hunt down exams administered in remote villages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

They both actively hunt down and block VPN connections to enforce their regional licensing deals.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

She is championing a constitutional amendment to make extortion a federal crime and put the onus on law enforcement, not individuals, to hunt down violators.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

After taking over the mostly abandoned capital, British soldiers went off to search nearby farms, still trying to hunt down Jefferson.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.