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noun

hounding

HOWN-dihng
noun
1
Relentless, persistent pursuit or harassment.
"The constant hounding by paparazzi wore the family down."

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In plain EnglishThe act of chasing or pestering someone without letting up.

Word Forms

houndings plural

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Etymology

From hound + -ing.

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