manhunt

[ man-huhnt ]

/ ˈmænˌhʌnt /

an intensive search for a criminal, suspect, escaped convict, etc., as by law enforcement agencies.

an intensive search for any person.

Origin of manhunt

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; man¹ + hunt

man hunter, noun

The manhunter straightened, threw Jeff to the floor, darted from the room and out into the hall.

Hooded Detective, Volume III No. 2, January, 1942 |Various
"He was never on, and I have no list," says the manhunter grittingly.

The Quickening |Francis Lynde
"It is scarce an ennobling life—that of a manhunter," said Mr. Buxton.

By What Authority? |Robert Hugh Benson
By his servile cruelty he had earned the nickname of the Manhunter.

The History of England from the Accession of James II. |Thomas Babington Macaulay

It was certain that the manhunter was after him, but again, in scorn, he accepted the challenge and poured a stiff dram.

The Seventh Man |Max Brand

manhunt

/ (ˈmænˌhʌnt) /

an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive

manhunter, noun