Hound and Tout

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Hound verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: kept hounding his mother to let him drive her car until she gave in

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Tout is an antonym for hound.

Nearby Words: hounded, hounding

Tout verb - To praise or publicize lavishly and often excessively.

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Hound is an antonym for tout.

Nearby Words: touted, touting

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