Manhunt

usgb/ˈmæn.hʌnt/
noun

A manhunt is an organized search for a person, often a criminal, who is evading capture.

The police launched a manhunt after the bank robbery suspect escaped.
Visual representation of "manhunt" - A manhunt is an organized search for a person, often a criminal, who is evading capture.

Often appears as...

  • police manhunt
  • state manhunt

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Context

In law enforcement, a manhunt typically involves collaborative efforts across various agencies to locate a fugitive.

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After the suspect fled, a massive manhunt began across the city.
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Intensity

The term evokes a sense of urgency and seriousness due to its association with crime and danger.

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The atmosphere was tense as the manhunt intensified.
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The media often sensationalizes manhunts, portraying them as thrilling while emphasizing the danger involved.

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The news coverage turned the manhunt into a nationwide event.
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