Persistently chasing or pursuing someone; bothering someone repeatedly and annoyingly.
From Old English 'hund' (dog), because hunting dogs relentlessly pursue their quarry. The meaning evolved to describe any determined, annoying pursuit of a person.
Hound dogs were originally chosen for hunting because they would obsessively follow a scent for hours—which is exactly why we use 'hounding' to mean persistent harassment.
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