hell-hound
Underworld guard dog
A hell-hound is a demonic dog from mythology, typically a guardian of the underworld or a creature that hunts the damned.
The term extends to any vicious, relentless pursuer: The creditors hounded him like hell-hounds.
It can describe a fiendishly cruel person: That hell-hound of a warden made their lives miserable.
Malevolent supernatural being
- fiendCruel person or enthusiast
- infernalOf the underworld
- diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel
- satanicExtremely wicked or cruel
malevolent · sulfur · brimstone · flames · pit · damnation · possessed · unholy
Intense anticipatory fear
- nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
- menaceSource of potential harm
- fearsomeCausing intense alarm
bloodcurdling · howl · snarl · fangs · glowing eyes · pursuit · relentless · predator
Mythical watchdog of death's realm
- underworldRealm of the departed
- HadesGreek afterlife realm
- Greek mythologyAncient Greek divine narratives
- three-headedWith three craniums
Styx · afterlife · guardian · gatekeeper · folklore · legend · Norse · death omen
demon
Malevolent supernatural being
- fiendCruel person or enthusiast
- infernalOf the underworld
- diabolicalExtremely wicked or cruel
satanic · malevolent · sulfur · brimstone · flames · pit · damnation · possessed · unholy · accursed
dread
Intense anticipatory fear
- nightmareFrightening dream causing wakefulness
- horrorExtreme fear or disgust
- menaceSource of potential harm
fearsome · bloodcurdling · howl · snarl · fangs · glowing eyes · pursuit · relentless · predator · hunt
Cerberus
Mythical watchdog of death's realm
- underworldRealm of the departed
- HadesGreek afterlife realm
- Greek mythologyAncient Greek divine narratives
three-headed · Styx · afterlife · guardian · gatekeeper · folklore · legend · Norse · death omen · netherworld
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
master · command · servitude · bound · unwavering · relentless · hunter · tracker · tireless · pursuit
hell-houndangel
Divine winged messenger
guardian angel · celestial being · divine messenger · seraph · cherub
hell-houndloyal pet
Devoted domesticated animal
faithful companion · man's best friend · lap dog · rescue dog · therapy dog
hell-houndspirit guide
Supernatural personal protector
heavenly host · Anubis · valkyrie · angel of mercy · divine protector
hell, hound, hells, hellish, hellishly, hounds, hounded, hounding