Hellhound
noun
A mythical dog-like creature often believed to guard the gates of Hell or to accompany the dead.
In the story, the hellhound chased the protagonist through the dark forest.
Often appears as...
- haunting presence
- guardian of the underworld
Usage tips
Neutral
mythical creature, supernatural hound, spectral dog
noun
A representation of a fierce or relentless pursuer.
The journalist was like a hellhound, tracking down every lead.
Often appears as...
- dogged pursuit
- aggressive following
Usage tips
Informal
relentless pursuer, aggressive opponent, tenacious seeker
noun
A mythical dog-like creature often believed to guard the gates of Hell or to accompany the dead.
In the story, the hellhound chased the protagonist through the dark forest.
Often appears as...
- haunting presence
- guardian of the underworld
Usage tips
Neutral
mythical creature, supernatural hound, spectral dog
noun
A representation of a fierce or relentless pursuer.
The journalist was like a hellhound, tracking down every lead.
Often appears as...
- dogged pursuit
- aggressive following
Usage tips
Informal
relentless pursuer, aggressive opponent, tenacious seeker
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Symbol
In literature, 'hellhound' often serves as a symbol for death or terror.
In many fantasy novels, a hellhound is depicted as an omen.
Pro Tip 2/3Folkloric Creature
The concept of hellhounds varies across cultures.
In some cultures, they are seen as protectors of sacred spaces.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Hellhound' can be used metaphorically to describe an aggressive person or force.
She was a hellhound in the negotiation, refusing to back down.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Symbol
In literature, 'hellhound' often serves as a symbol for death or terror.
In many fantasy novels, a hellhound is depicted as an omen.
Pro Tip 2/3Folkloric Creature
The concept of hellhounds varies across cultures.
In some cultures, they are seen as protectors of sacred spaces.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Hellhound' can be used metaphorically to describe an aggressive person or force.
She was a hellhound in the negotiation, refusing to back down.
Pro Tip 1/3Literary Symbol
In literature, 'hellhound' often serves as a symbol for death or terror.
In many fantasy novels, a hellhound is depicted as an omen.
Pro Tip 2/3Folkloric Creature
The concept of hellhounds varies across cultures.
In some cultures, they are seen as protectors of sacred spaces.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical Use
'Hellhound' can be used metaphorically to describe an aggressive person or force.
She was a hellhound in the negotiation, refusing to back down.
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