hound

• Nom désignant un type de chien, généralement élevé pour la chasse ou la poursuite, réputé pour son odorat aigu et son endurance.

A noun referring to a type of dog, typically one bred for hunting or tracking, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

1. A2formal

   A type of dog used for hunting, known for its keen sense of smell and stamina.

   Chien de chasse courante

   • The hunter used a hound to track the fox.
   • Beagles are a popular breed of hound.
   • The hound followed the scent for miles.

   Synonymeshunterhunting dogtracker

2. Persistent personB2informal

   A person who is annoyingly persistent in pursuing something.

   Personne tenace et importune

   • He's a publicity hound, always seeking attention.
   • The reporters were like hounds chasing the celebrity.
   • She's a gossip hound who knows everyone's secrets.

   Synonymesbadgererharassernagpesterertormentor

• Verbe désignant l'action de poursuivre sans relâche, de harceler ou d'importuner quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of persistently pursuing, harassing, or bothering someone or something.

1. Pursue or harass persistentlyB2informal

   To chase or follow someone relentlessly, often with the intent to annoy or pressure them.

   harceler

   • The reporters hounded the celebrity for a comment.
   • She felt hounded by her boss to finish the report early.
   • The debt collectors hounded him for months.

   Synonymesbadgerchasedogharassharrynagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   Antonymesabandonignoreleaveneglectrelease

2. Urge or pesterB2informal

   To repeatedly ask or remind someone to do something, often in an annoying way.

   harceler

   • He hounded his parents to buy him a new phone.
   • The children hounded the teacher for more recess time.
   • She hounded her friend to join the gym with her.

   Synonymesbadgerbesetharassharryimportunenagpesterplaguepursuetorment

   Antonymesignoreleave alone