hound meaning and definition

HOUND noun

Definition of hound (noun)

1. any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
   • synonyms: hound dog
2. someone who is morally reprehensible
   • "you dirty dog"
   • synonyms: blackguard, bounder, cad, dog, heel

HOUND verb

Definition of hound (verb)

1. pursue or chase relentlessly
   • "The hunters traced the deer into the woods"; "the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him"
   • synonyms: hunt, trace