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manhunt

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/ˈmænˌhʌnt/ · man-hunt

A search for a person, especially to capture a suspected criminal.

Meanings

nounformal

A search for a person, especially to capture a suspected criminal.

ایک شخص کی تلاش، خاص طور پر مشتبہ مجرم کو پکڑنے کے لیے۔

آدمی تلاش

aadmi talash

Synonyms

search for a criminalmanhunt operationpursuitتلاشحق تلاشجستجو

Antonyms

disregardneglectignoreنظراندازغفلتتوجہ نہ دینا

Common Collocations

  • intensive manhunt
  • police manhunt
  • nationwide manhunt

Example Sentences

Authorities launched a manhunt for the escaped convict.

حکام نے فرار ہونے والے مجرم کے لیے آدمی تلاش شروع کی۔

Hukam ne faraar hone wale mujrim ke liye aadmi talash shuru ki.

The manhunt lasted several weeks before they finally found him.

آدمی تلاش کئی ہفتے جاری رہی قبل اس کے کہ انہیں آخرکار وہ ملا۔

Aadmi talash kai hafte jari rahi qabal is ke ke unhein aakhirkar woh mila.

Media coverage of the manhunt drew public interest.

آدمی تلاش کی میڈیا کوریج نے عوام کی دلچسپی کو متوجہ کیا۔

Aadmi talash ki media coverage ne awaam ki dilchaspi ko mutawajjah kiya.

Easily Confused With

rummage:Rummage means to search through something, often in a disorganized manner, while manhunt refers specifically to the organized search for a person.

Word Family

hunt
verbشکار کرنا
hunter
nounشکار کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a detective on a manhunt for a criminal.

Picture a group of police searching through a forest for a suspect.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "man + hunt" — to pursue or search for a person, typically a criminal

First known use: 1900

The term 'manhunt' combines 'man' meaning a person and 'hunt' implying pursuit. It has been used in law enforcement contexts since the 20th century.