Definitions

1. noun

a dog of a breed having a long, narrow head and a short, bushy tail; a person who hunts or pursues something persistently

“The pack of hounds chased the deer through the forest.”

2. verb

to pursue or chase (someone or something) persistently or eagerly; to hunt (game) with hounds

“He was hounding his opponent with a series of tough questions.”

3. verb

to harass or trouble someone persistently

“The politician was accused of hounding her opponent with negative ads.”

4. verb

to follow or track (something) persistently or eagerly

“The detective was hounding the leads in the case.”