Synonyms for hound

Synonyms for (noun) hound

Synonyms: hound, hound dog

Definition: any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

Similar words: hunting dog

Definition: a dog used in hunting game


Synonyms: cad, blackguard, bounder, heel, hound, dog

Definition: someone who is morally reprehensible

Usage: you dirty dog

Similar words: villain, scoundrel

Definition: a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately


Synonyms for (verb) hound

Synonyms: trace, hound, hunt

Definition: pursue or chase relentlessly

Usage: The hunters traced the deer into the woods; the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him

Similar words: chase, chase after, dog, tag, tail, track, trail, go after, give chase

Definition: go after with the intent to catch

Usage: The policeman chased the mugger down the alley; the dog chased the rabbit


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