hunt

hunt · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To pursue and kill wild animals for food or sport.

  2. 2.

    To search determinedly for something.

  3. 3.

    To pursue someone with intent to capture or harm.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hunt down — To search for and find or capture
  • •
    go hunting — To participate in a hunting expedition
  • •
    witch hunt — A campaign to find and punish those with unpopular views

Related words

Antonyms: escape, flee
See also: chase, hunter, hunting, pursue
Synonyms: chase, pursue, search, track

Etymology

From Old English huntian ("to chase game"), related to hentan ("to seize").