The verb "to hunt" means to pursue or chase something, typically an animal, in order to capture it. This can be done for various reasons such as food, sport, or self-defense. The person doing the hunting is called a hunter and they use different methods like tracking, stalking, or trapping to find their prey. In some cases, "hunted" may also refer to something being pursued relentlessly or aggressively, such as in the phrase "the company was hounded by regulators."