Attack dog
Attack dog noun - One who makes harsh, personal attacks against opponents.
Usage example: his reputation as a political attack dog earned him the vice presidential spot on the ticket
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Hit man and attack dog are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hit man" instead a noun phrase "Attack dog".
Hit man
Hit man noun - A professional killer who uses a gun.
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Attack dog and hit man are semantically related. You can use "Attack dog" instead a noun phrase "Hit man".
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