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Definition of Hangdog
1. Adjective. Showing a sense of guilt. "The hangdog and shamefaced air of the retreating enemy"
Exact synonyms: Guilty, Shamed, Shamefaced
Similar to: Ashamed
Derivative terms: Guilt, Guiltiness, Shamefacedness
Similar to: Ashamed
Derivative terms: Guilt, Guiltiness, Shamefacedness
2. Adjective. Frightened into submission or compliance.
Similar to: Afraid
Definition of Hangdog
1. n. A base, degraded person; a sneak; a gallows bird.
2. a. Low; sneaking; ashamed.
Definition of Hangdog
1. a sneaky person [n -S]