hound

a dog that is kept to follow and attack animals, especially foxes, when hunting

perro de caza, galgo

Collocations hound for a hare

• The hounds were set on the trail of the fox.

  Los perros de caza fueron soltados en la pista del zorro.

to follow someone or something in order to find them, catch them, etc.

perseguir, acosar

• hound somebody/something for something

Collocations hound someone with questions

• He was hounded by reporters.

  Fue perseguido por los reporteros.

to annoy or trouble someone a lot, especially by following them and asking questions

molestar, acosar

• hound somebody

• The police hounded him for months.

  La policía lo acosó durante meses.

to continue to do something, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant

perseverar en, continuar insistiendo

• hound on

• He hounded on despite the difficulties.

  Él continuó insistiendo a pesar de las dificultades.