one of any of several breeds of dogs trained to pursue game either by sight or by scent, esp. one with a long face and large drooping ears.

Informal . any dog.

a mean, despicable person.

Informal . an addict or devotee

an autograph hound.

one of the pursuers in the game of hare and hounds.

to hunt or track with hounds, or as a hound does; pursue.

to pursue or harass without respite

Her little brother wouldn't stop hounding her.

to incite (a hound) to pursuit or attack; urge on.

Informal . to incite or urge (a person) to do something (usually fol. by on ). ?

follow the hounds, Fox Hunting . to participate in a hunt

esp. as a member of the field.

ride to hounds, Fox Hunting . to participate in a hunt

whether as a member of the field or of the hunt staff.

verb

leave alone

noun

afghan , airedale , akita , basset , beagle , bowwow , canine , dachshund , man’s best friend , mongrel , mutt , pointer , pooch , poodle , retriever

verb

annoy , bait , be at , beat the bushes * , be on one’s back , be on one’s case , be on one’s tail , bird-dog , bother , bug , chivy , curdle , dog * , drive , give chase , goad , harass , harry , hassle , heckle , hector , hunt , hunt down , impel , leave no stone unturned , persecute , pester , prod , provoke , pursue , rag * , rag on , ride , scout , scratch , scratch around , search high heaven , tail , take out after , track down , turn inside out , turn upside down , yap at , badger , bedevil , beleaguer , beset , importune , plague , solicit , bullyrag , taunt , addict , basset , bedog , canine , chase , dog , mutt , stalk , track