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watchdog

watch·dog

UK/ˈwɒt͡ʃˌdɒɡ/ US/ˈwɑːt͡ʃˌdɑːɡ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste

  • “she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses”
2.

Origin

From watch + dog.

Phrases

  • Moscow Watchdog
  • watchdog timer

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