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hounded

/ˈhaʊndɪd/

houndedpast participle

/ˈhaʊndɪd/

Functions as an adjective derived from the past participle of the verb ‘hound’.

Translations

harcelé

The hounded journalist struggled to find peace amidst the constant media attention.

Le journaliste harcelé avait du mal à trouver la paix au milieu de l'attention constante des médias.

Additional translations

pourchasséSurtout au sens de « poursuivi sans relâche ».

Definitions

Persistently pursued or harassed.

The hounded journalist struggled to find peace amidst the constant media attention.

Synonyms

houndverb

hounded

Past Simple

hounded

Past Simple

hounded

Past Participle

hounding

ing-form

/haʊnd/

Translations

harceler

The paparazzi hounded the celebrity, following her everywhere she went.

Les paparazzis ont harcelé la célébrité, la suivant partout où elle allait.

Additional translations

lancer les chiens surEn contexte de chasse.

Definitions

To pursue relentlessly or harass persistently.

The paparazzi hounded the celebrity, following her everywhere she went.

To set hunting dogs on (an animal) or to chase in the manner of hounds.

The hunters hounded the fox across the fields.

Synonyms

chase

pursue

hound down

track

houndnoun

Definitions

A type of dog that is used for hunting because of its strong sense of smell and stamina.

The hound followed the scent trail through the forest.

A person who is very enthusiastic or passionate about a particular activity or subject.

He's a real book hound, always searching for rare editions.

A contemptible, aggressive, or morally objectionable person (informal).

"Get away from me, you hound!" she shouted.

houndadjective

Definitions

Of, relating to, or characteristic of hounds; used to describe something associated with hunting dogs.

The kennel specializes in hound breeds.