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.