HATCHET MEN Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

hatchet men

noun

plural of hatchet man

as in attack dogs

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This is especially important for reactive dogs that can't be around other dogs and working dogs that are bred to have a job, like German shepherds, Dobermans, pit bulls, Belgian Malinois, and Australian shepherds.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Last July, a man was fatally attacked by a pair of pit bulls in a backyard attack in Lancaster.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

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Noun

At their worst, these cooking hacks produce an inferior result without being much easier than the original method.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Shop more under-$20 lighting hacks below, including a set of $8 puck lights, elegant night-lights, and an easy lighting solution for video conferencing.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

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