hounding

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of pursuing or harassing someone persistently.

• A form of bullying or persecution.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hounding
ounding , pounding , bounding

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Variants

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hound , hounded , hounder , hounders , hounding , hounds

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Forms

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hounds it, hounded him, hounding them

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to bay or yelp like a hound'. Derived from Old English 'hundian' meaning 'to howl'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hounding' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, hounding is considered a sign of loyalty and dedication.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bullying: A form of aggressive behavior where someone intentionally harms or intimidates another person, typically through verbal or physical means.

2. Harassment: A form of unwanted and often persistent behavior that creates a hostile or abusive environment for the victim.

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Culture

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In literature, hounding is a common theme in stories about persecution and bullying. In art, it is often depicted as a metaphor for relentless pursuit or harassment.

How to Memorize "hounding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pack of hounds baying and pursuing their prey relentlessly.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hounding' with the idea of relentless pursuit or harassment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'hounding' as 'Harassment with a pack of hounds'.

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