hound
Translation
to pursue relentlessly, to pester
Examples
The press hounded the celebrity everywhere.
The press hounded the celebrity everywhere.
He was hounded by creditors for months.
He was hounded by creditors for months.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to pursue or harass (sb.) relentlessly The press hounded the celebrity everywhere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pester, harass, pursue, chase
Etymology
From Old English 'hund' (dog). The verb form reflects the relentless action of a hunting dog pursuing its prey.
Memory Tips
Picture a pack of hounds relentlessly chasing someone. This image captures the meaning of 'to hound' someone.