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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Ugandan army units deployed to Congo to hunt down Islamic State militants before the Ebola outbreak are now on the lookout for people trying to enter Uganda.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

They hunt down the scammers online by identifying patterns in bank data and use automated software to search social media messaging boards.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In Vader’s first two appearances Wednesday, he spoke of his quest to hunt down the young Jedi.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

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

He woke at dusk and got ready to go out into the city with Ampai to hunt down faded orbs.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

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