hounders

Those who badger

Hounders are people who hound others—pursuing, pressuring, or harassing them persistently.

The term implies relentless pursuit, whether by debt collectors, journalists, or anyone who won't let up: The hounders from the collection agency called three times today.

Less common than the verb it derives from.

hunting

trackers

Those who follow trails

stalkers · pursuers · dogs · pack · scent · quarry · prey · trail · pursuit · riding

persecution

harassers

People who intimidate repeatedly

naggers · persecutors · bullies · intimidators · agitators · provocateurs · troublemakers · antagonists · oppressors · victimizers

Opposites
pursuit and pressure

houndersignorers

Those who deliberately overlook

avoiders · retreaters · abandoners · helpers · supporters

treatment of others

houndershelpers

People who give aid

supporters · defenders · protectors · nurturers · comforters

Family

hounded, hounder

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G