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man·hunt

(măn′hŭnt′)

An organized, extensive search for a person, usually a fugitive criminal.

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manhunt

(ˈmænˌhʌnt)

an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive

ˈmanˌhunter n

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man•hunt

(ˈmænˌhʌnt)

n.

an intensive, usu. organized search for a person, esp. a criminal, fugitive, or person charged with a crime.

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manhunt - an organized search (by police) for a person (charged with a crime)

search, hunting, hunt - the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

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manhunt

[ˈmænhʌnt] N → búsqueda f (de delincuente, desaparecido)

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manhunt

[ˈmænhʌnt] n → chasse f à l'homme

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manhunt

[ˈmænˌhʌnt] n → caccia all'uomo

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