noun
hounding
HOWN-dihng
Hounding (noun) means Relentless, persistent pursuit or harassment. Example: “The constant hounding by paparazzi wore the family down.”
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Relentless, persistent pursuit or harassment.
"Elsewhere, the hounding of Muhammad Yunus, a Nobel laureate and founder of the Grameen Bank who briefly flirted with politics, was vindictive."
— , Embraceable you (2011)
"The constant hounding by paparazzi wore the family down."
How to use hounding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of chasing or pestering someone without letting up.
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Word forms
- Plural
- houndings
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Etymology
From hound + -ing.
Rhymes for hounding
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What does “hounding” mean?
The word “hounding” means relentless, persistent pursuit or harassment. In plain terms, the act of chasing or pestering someone without letting up.
How do you pronounce “hounding”?
“Hounding” is pronounced HOWN-dihng (/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hounding” in a sentence?
Here is “hounding” used in a sentence: “The constant hounding by paparazzi wore the family down.”
What part of speech is “hounding”?
“Hounding” is a noun.
