hound vs dog

hound and dog both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
hound	Yes	No	Yes	No
dog	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, hound and dog are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of hound include blackguard, bounder, cad, heel.

As verbs, dog is a hypernym of hound; that is, dog is a word with a broader meaning than hound:

Other hypernyms of hound include chase, chase after, give chase, go after, tag, tail, track, trail.

hound (noun)	dog (noun)
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears	a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
someone who is morally reprehensible	a hinged catch that fits into a notch of a ratchet to move a wheel forward or prevent it from moving backward
	metal supports for logs in a fireplace
	a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
	informal term for a man
	a dull unattractive unpleasant girl or woman
	someone who is morally reprehensible

hound (verb)	dog (verb)
pursue or chase relentlessly	go after with the intent to catch