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Definitions

watchdog

[woch-dawg, -dog] / ˈwɒtʃˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /

NOUN

custodian

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curator keeper overseer protector steward superintendent supervisor warden

STRONG

Cerberus bodyguard cleaner concierge escort guardian manager sitter super

WEAK

baby sitter claviger cleaning person housesitter maintenance person swamper watchperson

NOUN

guard dog

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attack dog

WEAK

bandog guarddog

NOUN

guardian

Synonyms

STRONG

Cerberus angel attendant baby-sitter champion chaperon chaperone conservator cop curator custodian defender escort guard keeper nurse overseer paladin patrol preserver safeguard sentinel shepherd sitter sponsor superintendent supervisor trustee vigilante warden

WEAK

bird dog

NOUN

monitor

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auditor

STRONG

adviser counselor director guide informant invigilator listener overseer supervisor

WEAK

eavesdropper

NOUN

warden

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administrator caretaker curator superintendent

STRONG

bodyguard custodian deacon gamekeeper governor guard guardian janitor keeper officer overseer ranger skipper

WEAK

dogcatcher jailer/jailor prison head watchkeeper

Antonyms

WEAK

prisoner

Example Sentences

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The energy watchdog now expects global oil demand to contract by 420,000 barrels a day this year, from an 80,000-barrel-a-day decline projected previously.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Scott says he backs the IG’s watchdog role, but maintains state law limits what her staff is permitted to see.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Police officials announced the move Tuesday as the department’s civilian watchdog requested a review of behavior by all gang enforcement units citywide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Broadcast regulator Ofcom has partially upheld a complaint from the police watchdog over a Panorama episode about the shooting of Chris Kaba.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“With Perrington as a watchdog, I couldn’t do otherwise.”

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

watchdog

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