hellhound

[hel-hound]

hellhound Definition

• 1. a supernatural dog in folklore, often associated with the underworld or hell
• 2. a fierce or cruel person

Using hellhound: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hellhound" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The hellhound is said to guard the gates of hell.

• Example

  He was a real hellhound on the battlefield.

hellhound Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hellhound

• demon dog
• devil dog
• black dog
• spectral hound

Phrases with hellhound

• hound from hell

  an extremely dangerous or evil person

  Example

  The serial killer was a true hound from hell.

• ghostly hound

  a spectral dog that is said to haunt certain areas

  Example

  The legend of the ghostly hound has been passed down for generations.

• Cerberus

  in Greek mythology, a three-headed hellhound that guards the entrance to the underworld

  Example

  Cerberus is often depicted as a fierce and terrifying creature.

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Summary: hellhound in Brief

A 'hellhound' [hel-hound] is a supernatural dog in folklore, often associated with the underworld or hell. It can also refer to a fierce or cruel person, as in 'He was a real hellhound on the battlefield.' Other related terms include 'demon dog,' 'devil dog,' and 'spectral hound.'