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hounds

The correct spelling is hounds.

How to pronounce hounds

/haʊndz/
noun

IPA: /haʊndz/

Say it like: How-nds

The correct spelling is hounds. A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals. For example: "He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan."

Usage Examples

He hounded me for weeks, but I was simply unable to pay back his loan.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A dog, particularly a breed with a good sense of smell developed for hunting other animals.
  2. 2.Any canine animal.
  3. 3.(by extension) Someone who seeks something.
  4. 4.(by extension) A male who constantly seeks the company of desirable women.
  5. 5.A despicable person.

verb

  1. 1.To persistently harass.
  2. 2.To urge on against; to set (dogs) upon in hunting.

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