hounding

UK
/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
houndingnoun
Translations
chasse à courreSurtout dans le contexte de la chasse traditionnelle avec des chiens.
Traditional hounding of foxes has been restricted in many countries.
La chasse à courre du renard a été restreinte dans de nombreux pays.
The constant hounding by the paparazzi made the celebrity's life difficult.
Le harcèlement constant des paparazzis a rendu la vie de la célébrité difficile.
Definitions
The act of persistently pursuing or harassing someone.
The constant hounding by the paparazzi made the celebrity's life difficult.
The practice of using hounds to track or chase game, especially in hunting.
Traditional hounding of foxes has been restricted in many countries.
houndinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
US
/ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
Translations
She tried to escape the hounding questions from the reporters.
Elle a essayé d'échapper aux questions harcelantes des journalistes.
Definitions
Persistently pursuing, harassing, or pressuring; relentless.
She tried to escape the hounding questions from the reporters.
houndverb

hounding

ing-form

hounded
Past Simple
hounded
Past Participle
hounding
ing-form
UK
/haʊnd/
US
/haʊnd/
Translations
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
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.