Synonyms for

Chased

Verb / tʃeɪst / Another word for chased — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to run after someone or something in order to catch them

Synonyms & similar words

trail givechase chamfer tag chaseafter goafter track pursued furrow tail dog chase pursued followed hunted trailed tracked hounded dogged stalked shadowed ambushed cornered harried chivvied herded

Synonyms by register

Formal

pursued hunted followed

Informal

went after ran after tailed

Literary

hunted pursued dogged

Antonyms

led guided preceded escaped avoided outran

Common collocations

  • chased by a dog
  • chased after a ball
  • chased away the birds
  • chased down the suspect
  • chased the dream
  • chased the rabbit
  • chased out of town

Word family

noun chase
verb chase
adjective chasing

Usage note

While 'chased' implies pursuit, it can also mean to drive away or to pursue a goal or ambition.

Example sentences

  1. The police chased the thief through the streets.
  2. I chased my little brother around the house.
  3. The cat chased the mouse.
  4. The kids chased each other in the park.
  5. The cheetah chased the gazelle on the savanna.

Quotes

  • I'm not a politician, I'm a businessman. I'm not chasing votes, I'm chasing money.
  • You can't chase money and purpose at the same time.
  • I'm not chasing anything. I'm just living my life.

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