attack dog

A dog trained to attack on command, or figuratively, a person who is aggressive, confrontational, or used to intimidate others, often in a political or business context.

• 🇫🇷Chien dressé à attaquer sur commande, ou, au sens figuré, une personne agressive et conflictuelle utilisée pour intimider les autres, souvent en politique ou en affaires.

1. Trained aggressive dog B1 formal

   A dog that is specifically trained to attack or guard, often used by police or security.

   • The police used an attack dog to subdue the suspect.
   • Attack dogs are often trained to respond to specific commands.
   • The security company employs attack dogs for night patrols.

   🇫🇷Chien d'attaque

2. Aggressive person B2 informal

   A person who is fiercely aggressive, confrontational, or critical, especially in a professional or political context.

   • The politician hired an attack dog to discredit his opponents.
   • She is known as the company's attack dog, always ready to argue.
   • The lawyer acted like an attack dog during the cross-examination.

   🇫🇷Chien de garde