chase synonyms

chase

n.

pursuit, hunt, quest; see hunt 1, 2.

give chase

chase, trail, hunt, go after; see pursue 1.

chase

v.

  1. To pursue

    follow, run after, trail, track; see hunt 1, pursue 1.

  2. To make run away

    drive away, expel, rout, scatter; see oust.

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