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hound

Q: How is the word 'hound' distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of hound are badger , bait , chivy , heckle , and hector . While all these words mean "to harass by efforts to break down," hound implies unrelenting pursuit and harassing. // hounded by creditors

Q: When could 'badger' be used to replace 'hound'?

The words badger and hound can be used in similar contexts, but badger implies pestering so as to drive a person to confusion or frenzy. // badgered her father for a car

Q: Where would 'bait' be a reasonable alternative to 'hound'?

While the synonyms bait and hound are close in meaning, bait implies wanton cruelty or delight in persecuting a helpless victim. // baited the chained dog

Q: When is it sensible to use 'chivy' instead of 'hound'?

Although the words chivy and hound have much in common, chivy suggests persecution by teasing or nagging. // chivied the new student mercilessly

Q: In what contexts can 'heckle' take the place of 'hound'?

The words heckle and hound are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, heckle implies persistent annoying or belligerent interruptions of a speaker. // drunks heckled the stand-up comic

Q: When can 'hector' be used instead of 'hound'?

While in some cases nearly identical to hound , hector carries an implication of bullying and domineering. // football players hectored by their coach

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Synonyms & Antonyms of hound

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes

in the yard an old hound greeted us with a single bark

Synonyms for hound

canine,
dog,
doggy
(or doggie),
pooch,
tyke
(also tike)

Words Related to hound

bitch

2 a person with a strong and habitual liking for something

a camera hound even before the baby arrived, he's now become obsessive

Synonyms for hound

Words Related to hound

groupie

authority,
expert

faddist

Near Antonyms for hound

nonadmirer

Antonyms for hound

nonfan

3 a mean, evil, or unprincipled person

a no-good sneaky hound who disappeared with the lottery winnings he was supposed to share

Synonyms for hound

Words Related to hound

villainess

blackguard

Near Antonyms for hound

hero

4 a person whose behavior is offensive to others

nobody could stand that low-down hound and his penchant for mean-spirited pranks

Synonyms for hound

bastard,
beast,
bleeder
[British],
blighter
[chiefly British],
boor,
bounder,
bugger,
buzzard,
cad,
chuff,
churl,
clown,
creep,
cretin,
crud
[slang],
crumb
[slang],
cur,
dirtbag
[slang],
dog,
fink,
heel,
jerk,
joker,
louse,
lout,
pill,
rat,
rat fink,
reptile,
rotter,
schmuck
[slang],
scum,
scumbag
[slang],
scuzzball
[slang],
skunk,
sleaze,
sleazebag
[slang],
sleazeball
[slang],
slime,
slimeball
[slang],
slob,
snake,
so-and-so,
sod
[chiefly British],
stinkard,
stinker,
swine,
toad,
varmint,
vermin

Words Related to hound

booby,
doofus
[slang],
fool,
jackass,
nincompoop,
ninny,
nit
[chiefly British],
nitwit,
nut,
schmo
(or schmoe)
[slang]

airhead,
birdbrain,
blockhead,
dink
[slang],
dolt,
dope,
dork
[slang],
goon,
half-wit,
idiot,
imbecile,
moron,
turkey

dweeb
[slang],
nerd

Phrases Synonymous with hound

son of a gun

Near Antonyms for hound

gentleman,
lady

angel,
saint

hound

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Synonyms & Antonyms of hound (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to go after or on the track of

after the scandal came to light, the politician was hounded by reporters night and day

Synonyms for hound

Words Related to hound

Phrases Synonymous with hound

run after

Near Antonyms for hound

head

Antonyms for hound

2 to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

kept hounding his mother to let him drive her car until she gave in

Synonyms for hound

Words Related to hound

Phrases Synonymous with hound

pick at

Near Antonyms for hound

compliment

Frequently Asked Questions About hound

How is the word hound distinct from other similar verbs?

Some common synonyms of hound are badger, bait, chivy, heckle, and hector. While all these words mean "to harass by efforts to break down," hound implies unrelenting pursuit and harassing.

hounded by creditors

When could badger be used to replace hound?

The words badger and hound can be used in similar contexts, but badger implies pestering so as to drive a person to confusion or frenzy.

badgered her father for a car

Where would bait be a reasonable alternative to hound?

While the synonyms bait and hound are close in meaning, bait implies wanton cruelty or delight in persecuting a helpless victim.

baited the chained dog

When is it sensible to use chivy instead of hound?

Although the words chivy and hound have much in common, chivy suggests persecution by teasing or nagging.

chivied the new student mercilessly

In what contexts can heckle take the place of hound?

The words heckle and hound are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, heckle implies persistent annoying or belligerent interruptions of a speaker.

drunks heckled the stand-up comic