Find Antonyms

hound Antonyms

Opposite of hound

Because the opposite of hound shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• verb (Context 1)

To pursue or harass relentlessly.

Usage Example

"The paparazzi continued to leave alone the celebrity long after she retired from acting."

Strongest
leave alone
Strong
ignore
avoid
shun

• noun (Context 2)

A person who is highly devoted to or obsessed with a particular interest, collection, or activity.

Usage Example

"As a dedicated autograph detractor, she waited outside the stage door for hours to meet the lead actor."

Strong
detractor
Weak
critic

Similar words to hound

Words similar to hound shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

harass
badger
hunting dog
pester
enthusiast
fanatic
buff
dog
See all synonyms of hound

• Nearby Words

hotshot
hotspot
hottish
hound
hourly
house
housebound

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hound. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hound
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.