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Hound (Verb)

Meaning

Pursue or chase relentlessly; "The hunters traced the deer into the woods"; "the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The police hounded the fugitives across state lines, refusing to give up the chase.
  • She was hounded by memories of her past that continued to haunt her.
  • The reporters hounded the celebrity for a statement about the recent scandal.
  • Detectives hounded the suspect's family and friends for any information they may have.
  • Her loan company hounded her for months with constant phone calls about her overdue payments.

Synonyms

  • Hunt
  • Trace

Hypernyms

  • Give Chase
  • Tag
  • Chase After
  • Trail
  • Dog
  • Go After
  • Tail
  • Track

Related Words

  • Hound (noun)
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