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Synonyms of pursuit in English:

pursuit


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noun

1‘within France the gendarmerie remains responsible for law enforcement and the pursuit of criminals’

SYNONYMS
chasing, pursuing, stalking, tracking, trailing, shadowing, dogging, hounding
chase after, hunt for
informal tailing

2‘the organization is devoted to the pursuit of profit’

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striving towards, push towards, aspiration for, quest after, quest for, search for
aim of, goal of, objective of, dream of

3‘redirect your energies to a worthwhile pursuit’

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activity, leisure activity, leisure pursuit, leisure interest, hobby, pastime, diversion, avocation, recreation, relaxation, divertissement, sideline, entertainment, amusement, sport, game
occupation, trade, calling, vocation, craft, business, line, work, job, employment