Synonyms for

Hounding

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

Definition

persistently pursuing or harassing someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

hunt hound trace harassing pursuing chasing tracking following dogging haunting trailing stalking obsessing pestering bothering annoying nagging irritating irksome provoking aggravating teasing taunting

Example sentences

  1. The dog was hounding the cat all over the yard.
  2. The salesman kept hounding me to buy his product.
  3. The police were hounding the suspect until they caught him.
  4. The paparazzi were hounding the famous couple everywhere they went.
  5. The creditors were hounding him for outstanding payments.

Quotes

  • I'm not a politician, and I cannot be hounded.
  • The press hounded me very much. But I wouldn't have minded that if they hadn't hounded the poor old father so much.
  • I can't be hounded anymore. I've decided to give up my public life.

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