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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    chased followed hunted tracked stalked pursued hounded dogged trailed shadowed tailed haunted beset plagued harassed molested bothered annoyed vexed worried badgered harried tormented afflicted troubled distressed stressed pressured coerced forced compelled driven motivated inspired prompted spurred urged prodded goaded pushed pressed persuaded convinced influenced impacted affected swayed tempted lured enticed allured attracted drawn captivated enthralled fascinated engrossed absorbed riveted fixated obsessed enthused excited thrilled exhilarated electrified galvanized stimulated energized vitalized invigorated revived rejuvenated renewed restored reborn regenerated

    Meaning of Pursued

    The primary meaning of the word "Pursued" is to follow or chase someone or something with the intention of catching or achieving something.

    Definitions

    • To follow someone or something in order to catch or achieve something
    • * To continue or repeat a course of action with the intention of achieving something
    • * To follow a particular activity or career with enthusiasm and dedication

    Etymology of Pursued

    The word "Pursued" originates from the Old French word "pursuire", which is derived from "pur" (forward) and "sivre" (to follow)
    The word has been used in the English language since the 14th century to describe the act of following or chasing someone or something

    Example Uses

    • The police pursued the suspect through the crowded streets
    • * She pursued a career in medicine with passion and dedication
    • * The company pursued a policy of expansion and growth

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    abandoned avoided ceased stopped halted terminated ended quit relinquished surrendered yielded retreated withdrawn escaped evaded shunned ignored neglected disregarded dismissed rejected refused declined repudiated spurned rebuffed foiled thwarted frustrated blocked obstructed hindered impeded delayed postponed suspended cancelled abandoned deserted forsaken jilted ditched dropped released freed liberated exempted excused pardoned forgiven justified vindicated

    Related Nouns

    pursuit chase follow hunter tracker stalker follower chaser predator prey target objective goal aim ambition aspiration desire passion enthusiasm dedication devotion commitment interest fascination obsession fixation mania craze fad trend fashion style vogue rage frenzy fever zeal ardor fervor excitement thrill exhilaration stimulation motivation inspiration influence impact effect consequence result outcome upshot aftermath fallout

    Related Verbs

    chase follow hunt track stalk hound dog trail shadow tail haunt beset plague harass molest bother annoy vex worry badger harry torment afflict trouble distress stress pressure coerce force compel drive motivate inspire prompt spur urge prod goad push press persuade convince influence impact affect sway tempt lure entice allure attract draw captivate enthrall fascinate engross absorb rivet fixate obsess enthuse excite thrill exhilarate electrify galvanize stimulate energize vitalize invigorate revive rejuvenate renew restore rebirth regenerate

    Related Adjectives

    pursuing pursued relentless unremitting unrelenting persistent persevering determined resolute firm fixed steady unwavering unshakeable unyielding uncompromising unflinching undaunted fearless brave bold daring adventurous zealous enthusiastic dedicated devoted committed interested fascinated obsessed fixated maniacal crazy fervent ardent excited thrilled exhilarated stimulated motivated inspired influenced impacted affected swayed tempted lured enticed allured attracted drawn captivated enthralled fascinated engrossed absorbed riveted