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hounded

/hɑʊndɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does hounded mean?

verb

Past tense of 'hound', to pursue or chase someone or something persistently, often in a harassing or annoying manner.

Example

"The paparazzi had been hounding her for weeks, trying to get a shot of her without her makeup."

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