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hound Synonyms

Another word for hound

Choosing another word for hound depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A dog of any of various breeds traditionally used for hunting, typically tracking game by scent or sight.

Usage Example

"The hunter followed the baying hunting dog through the dense, early-morning fog."

Strongest
hunting dog
Strong
dog
canine

• verb (Context 2)

To pursue or harass relentlessly.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
harass
badger
pester
Strong
persecute
harry
dog
plague
pursue
stalk
nag

• noun (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
enthusiast
Strong
fanatic
buff
fiend
devotee
aficionado
junkie
freak
addict
fan

Opposites of hound

The opposite of hound shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

leave alone
ignore
avoid
detractor
shun
critic
See all opposites of hound

• Nearby Words

hottish
hotwire
houbara
hound
houndfish
houndshark
houndstooth

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hound. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hound
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