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watchdog
noun
(watch-dog)
a dog trained to guard property
Synonyms:
guard dog,
watchdog
noun
(watch-dog)
a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste
Examples:
She is the global watchdog for human rights abuses.
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