hound

US /haʊnd/
UK /haʊnd/
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a dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one able to track by scent

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The hunter released his hounds to track the deer.
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A pack of hounds bayed in the distance.
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harass, persecute, or pursue relentlessly

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The paparazzi continued to hound the celebrity.
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Creditors began to hound him for payment.
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harasspesterbadgerpursuechasetrackstalkpersecuteannoybother
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Afghan hound