pursued

• Adjetivo que descreve aquilo que é seguido, perseguido ou buscado, muitas vezes com a intenção de capturar, alcançar ou obter.

An adjective describing something that is followed or chased, often with the intent to catch or achieve.

1. Followed with hostile intentB2formal

   Chased or followed by someone with the intention to harm or capture.

   Perseguido

   • The pursued animal ran deeper into the forest to escape the hunters.
   • He felt like a pursued fugitive, always looking over his shoulder.
   • The pursued suspect was finally cornered by the police.

   Sinônimoschasedhuntedstalkedtracked

• Substantivo que designa a pessoa que está sendo perseguida ou seguida, geralmente com a intenção de ser capturada ou agarrada.

A noun referring to a person who is being chased or followed, typically in an attempt to catch or capture them.

1. Person being chasedB2formal

   An individual who is being followed or chased by someone else.

   Perseguido

   • The pursued ran through the crowded market to escape.
   • In the chase, the pursued managed to hide in an alley.
   • The detective kept his eyes on the pursued at all times.

   Sinônimosescapeefugitivepreyquarryrunawaytarget

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de perseguir ou correr atrás de alguém ou algo, bem como continuar uma atividade ou buscar alcançar um objetivo.

A verb used to indicate the act of following or chasing someone or something, or to continue with an activity or goal.

1. Follow or chaseB1formal

   To follow someone or something in order to catch or reach them.

   Perseguir

   • The police pursued the suspect through the streets.
   • The dog pursued the rabbit across the field.
   • She pursued the thief until he dropped the bag.

   Sinônimoschasefollowgo afterhunttracktrail

   Antônimosavoidescapeevadefleeretreat

2. Strive for a goalB1formal

   To try to achieve or obtain something over time.

   Buscar um objetivo

   • He decided to pursue a career in medicine.
   • She is pursuing her dream of becoming a writer.
   • They are actively pursuing new business opportunities.

   Sinônimosaimaspireendeavorgo afterseekstrive

   Antônimosabandoncedeeschewforgorelinquishrenouncesurrenderyield

3. Continue or proceed withB2formal

   To continue with a course of action or discussion.

   Continuar

   • We will pursue this matter further at the next meeting.
   • The lawyer decided to pursue the case in court.
   • She chose not to pursue the argument any further.

   Sinônimoscarry onconductcontinuefollowpracticeprosecuteundertake

   Antônimosabandonceasediscontinueforsakequitstop