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The lower extremity of the leg below the ankle, on which one stands or walks
Plural for a domesticated carnivorous mammal
“Our pet dog began barking excitedly when we arrived home.”
(derogatory) Plural for someone who is morally reprehensible or offensive
“He would turn out to be a dirty dog who was only after his uncle's insurance money.”
To pursue with an intent to catch
“Police would relentlessly dog the fugitive across the length and breadth of the country.”
To be (constantly) subjected to something unpleasant
“He began cursing the unpredictable weather that seemed to dog him wherever he went.”
To subject (someone) to constant scoldings or harassment
“The restaurant owner would constantly dog his employees about being paid to wash dishes, and not to listen to rock and roll.”
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