Meaning of the word hound in English

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hound

US /haʊnd/

UK /haʊnd/

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.

Synonym:

dog cur mutt mongrel canine

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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Afghan hound