hound

//haʊnd//
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Noun

houndSingular
houndsPlural
1

A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent.

The hound followed the fox's scent through the forest.

2

A person who eagerly pursues something, especially in a persistent or relentless manner.

He is a bargain hound who never pays full price.

Synonym

Verb

houndInfinitive
houndPresent tense
houndedPast tense
houndedPast participle
houndingPresent participle
houndsThird-person singular
1

To harass, pursue, or chase persistently.

The reporters hounded the celebrity for an interview.