Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hounding
verb
/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
Definition
The act of pursuing or following someone persistently and relentlessly, often causing discomfort or annoyance.
Examples
- The reporters were hounding the celebrity for comments.
- She felt like her boss was hounding her about the deadline.
- The dog was hounding the mailman every day.
Meaning
Hounding refers to the aggressive pursuit of a person or thing, typically to achieve a specific objective, such as obtaining information or forcing an action.
Synonyms
- pursuing
- harassing
- driving
- pressuring
