Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > W Synonyms of watchdog Find synonyms for: Noun 1. watchdog, defender, guardian, protector, shielder usage: a guardian or defender against theft or illegal practices or waste; "she is the global watchdog for human rights abuses" 2. watchdog, guard dog, working dog usage: a dog trained to guard property WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of watchdog (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: parallax Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language