hounding 1 of 2

noun

Definition of houndingnext
as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another the actor eventually couldn't take the constant hounding by reporters and fans

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hounding

2 of 2

verb

present participle of hound
1
as in chasing
to go after or on the track of after the scandal came to light, the politician was hounded by reporters night and day

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2
as in urging
to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders kept hounding his mother to let him drive her car until she gave in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hounding
  1. pursuit
  2. urging
  3. tracking
  4. pursuing
  5. begging
  6. tracing
  7. bothering
  8. harassing
Noun
  • But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuit
Verb
  • Reddit Reacts Reddit users were overwhelmingly supportive of the woman, urging her to stand firm and block those pressuring her to comply.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Progressives are urging the incoming chairperson, to be decided by Democrats next year, to establish a committee that would help state campaigns and committees limit or eliminate dark money in primaries.
    Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of urging
Noun
  • This smartwatch, which is $50 off, includes features like GPS, activity tracking, health insights, and more.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The week concludes on Friday with the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key measure of inflation tracking changes in consumer spending on goods and services.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracking
Verb
  • Rehab works as a case manager with the nonprofit Syrian Community Network, while Feras, who was a physician in Syria, is now pursuing a residency program to continue his medical career.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • People were begging me to cut it down.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Literally begging any of these idiots to understand how the internet works.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of begging
Noun
  • Owners of herds where cattle have tested positive for the bird flu virus will also have to provide epidemiological information that allows for contact tracing and disease surveillance.
    Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Herd owners with cattle that test positive for bird flu have to provide information that allows health officials to perform contact tracing and disease surveillance.
    Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracing
Verb
  • Treatment starts with testing to make sure juniper is the allergen that's bothering you.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The Kansas Jayhawks were bothering Shedeur Sanders all day, but the star quarterback especially took exception to one hit.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of bothering
Verb
  • So what’s her message to bad-faith actors harassing others in her name?
    Sean Gregory, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Government agents were harassing the family because Manuel and his wife had participated in anti-government protests a few years earlier.
    Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of harassing
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