Word HUNTING: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

hunting

🇺🇸 [ˈhʌntɪŋ]

Meanings

The act or practice of pursuing and killing animals for food, sport, or population control. It can also refer to searching for something with determination and focus.

Examples

• Hunting for deer is popular in this region during the fall.
• She enjoys hunting for vintage items at flea markets.
• The hunting season for certain species begins in October.

Synonyms

pursuing • chasing • tracking

Antonyms

protecting • preserving • safeguarding