hounding

[US]/[ˈhaʊndɪŋ]/
[UK]/[ˈhaʊndɪŋ]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To pursue someone persistently and aggressively, especially in order to bother or annoy them.; To chase or hunt, especially with hounds.
n.The act of pursuing someone persistently and aggressively.

Phrases & Collocations

hounding me

hounding around

being hounded

hounded relentlessly

hounding the suspect

hounded out

hounding after

hounded by

hounding someone

hounded them

Example Sentences

the police were hounding the suspect through the city streets.

he felt like he was constantly being hounded by his creditors.

the reporters were hounding the politician for a comment on the new policy.

stop hounding me about my career choices; it's my life.

the company was hounding him for a decision on the merger.

we were hounded by mosquitoes during our camping trip.

she was hounding her brother to help her with the project.

the lawyers were hounding the witness for details about the incident.

don't hound your employees; give them space to work.

the dog was hounding a squirrel up a tree.

he was hounding the team to finish the project on time.

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