Definition of hound

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  • hound is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 9
  • hound is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 9
  • hound is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 10

Definition of hound

  • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. hound dog
  • pursue or chase relentlessly (verb)

    Examples

    1. the detectives hounded the suspect until they found him

    Synonyms

    1. hunt
    2. trace
  • someone who is morally reprehensible (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. blackguard
    2. bounder
    3. cad
    4. dog
    5. heel

See definition of hound in Merriam Webster