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Synonyms & Similar Words
pestering
harassing
nagging
badgering
tormenting
persecuting
bullying
intimidating
threatening
menacing
provoking
goading
teasing
taunting
ridiculing
mocking
jeering
sneering
scornful
belittling
demeaning
degrading
humiliating
embarrassing
mortifying
annoying
irritating
vexing
bothering
disturbing
worrying
plaguing
bedeviling
haunting
dogging
shadowing
stalking
pursuing
chasing
chivvying
hectoring
importuning
besetting
assailing
harrying
Meaning of Hounding
The primary meaning of the word "hounding" is to persistently and intensively pursue or harass someone.
Definitions
- To pursue or harass someone relentlessly, often with the intention of intimidating or annoying them
- * To follow or track someone closely, often in a persistent or aggressive manner
Etymology of Hounding
The word "hounding" originates from the Old English word "hund" meaning dog, and the verb "hundian" meaning to hunt or chase
Historically, the term was used to describe the act of hunting or chasing with dogs, but its meaning has since expanded to include the pursuit or harassment of individuals
Example Uses
- The paparazzi were hounding the celebrity for a statement about the scandal
- * The debt collector was hounding me for payment, calling me multiple times a day
- * The police were hounding the suspect, following him everywhere he went
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
ignoring
neglecting
disregarding
overlooking
dismissing
abandoning
deserting
leaving
quitting
stopping
ceasing
halting
pausing
relaxing
calming
soothing
reassuring
comforting
supporting
helping
assisting
aiding
encouraging
urging
prompting
motivating
inspiring