Synonyms for

Hounded

Verb / ˈhaʊndɪd / Another word for hounded — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To persistently pursue or pester someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

hunt hound trace harass pester torment bother annoy badger beset chase follow hunt stalk track trail obsess plague press pursue dog hassle nag

Example sentences

  1. The paparazzi hounded the celebrity for a photo.
  2. The salesman hounded me with calls until I finally bought his product.
  3. The police hounded the suspect until he confessed.
  4. The kids hounded their parents for a pet.
  5. The boss hounded his employees for better results.

Quotes

  • The world is a hellish place, and bad writing is destroying the quality of our suffering. Hounded by the demands of everyday living, harried by the exigencies of modernity, oppressed by a culture of mediocrity and venality, we are wounded in countless ways, and we suffer deeply.
  • I'm hounded by nostalgia. I can't even stand to watch comedies anymore. I just want to watch documentaries about how life is futile.
  • I am hounded by memories of a previous life, a life that is no longer mine although it shaped and coloured everything I do now.

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