attack dog

əˈtæk dɔːɡ
attack dog: dog trained to attack on command
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Translation of attack dog into German

Noun

1.

animals

dog trained to attack on command
Angriffshund Kampfhund m
  • The security team used an attack dog for protection.Das Sicherheitsteam setzte einen Schutzhund zum Schutz ein.
2.

figurative

US
person who aggressively supports or promotes a cause
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  • He was known as the company's attack dog during debates..Er war während der Debatten als der aggressive Unterstützer des Unternehmens bekannt
3.

verbal attacks

Rare
person who verbally attacks for another
Rare
Wadenbeißer mVerbalangreifer
  • The politician's attack dog criticized the opponent fiercely.Der Wadenbeißer des Politikers kritisierte den Gegner heftig.
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  • attack dog: dog trained to attack on command
    (animals) Angriffshund

Synonyms and analogies of attack dog in English

Examples of attack dog in a sentence

  • An attack dog guarded the entrance of the warehouse.
  • The politician's attack dog silenced critics swiftly.
  • As an attack dog, she defended the policy fiercely.
  • The CEO's attack dog targeted the media.
  • Her attack dog defended her policies aggressively.

Translations of "attack dog" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derKampfhundnm.

This devastating new enemy is the vicious attack dog of the swarm.

Dieser tödliche neue Gegner ist der bösartige Kampfhund des Schwarms.

You killed the drug-sniffing dog and replaced him with an attack dog.

Sie töteten den Drogenspürhund und ersetzten ihn mit einem Kampfhund.

Angriffshundn.

Police officers often use an attack dog during high-risk operations and searches.

Polizisten setzen oft einen Angriffshund bei riskanten Einsätzen und Durchsuchungen ein.

The trainer demonstrated how the attack dog could respond instantly to a signal.

Der Trainer demonstrierte, wie der Angriffshund sofort auf ein Signal reagieren konnte.

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attack dog: Examples and translations in context

Fought off four men and an attack dog, my mama said.

Er musste gegen vier Männer und einen Kampfhund ankämpfen, sagte Mama.

You need to put your attack dog back on his leash.

Sie müssen Ihren Kampfhund wieder an die Leine nehmen.

You're as mindless and obedient as an attack dog.

Du bist verstandlos und gehorsam wie ein Kampfhund.

Not even three bullets could stop my attack dog.

Nicht mal drei Kugeln hielten meinen Kampfhund auf.

Mad with vengeance, they will send an attack dog to pursue you.

In blinder Rache hetzen sie dir einen Kampfhund auf die Fersen.

I might need you as my attack dog.

Ich brauche dich vielleicht als meinen Kampfhund.

The couple felt secure knowing their attack dog was always on guard at night.

Das Paar fühlte sich sicher, da ihr Angriffshund nachts immer wachsam war.

The actor's fierce-looking attack dog surprised everyone with its gentle demeanor.

Der furchterregend aussehende Angriffshund des Schauspielers überraschte alle mit seinem sanften Wesen.

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