Definition of Watchdog

a person or organization who focuses on making sure others don’t act in a way that is illegal or unethical

Examples of Watchdog in a sentence

The company is known as an anti-fraud watchdog that tries to stop bank embezzlement from taking place.  🔊

Campus watchdog organizations are pushing for private universities to lower their ridiculously high tuition rates.  🔊

In his blog, the community watchdog writes about unethical and illegal practices he wants people to be aware of.  🔊

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