pursues, chases, persecutes
1. third person singular present indicative of 'perseguir' - to chase or run after someone or something
The dog persecutes the cat around the house.
O cachorro persegue o gato pela casa.
2. to pursue relentlessly; to harass or oppress someone
They persecute him for his beliefs.
Eles o perseguem por suas crenças.
3. to follow someone with intent to catch or harm
The police persecute the suspect through the city.
A polícia persegue o suspeito pela cidade.
Related Idioms & Phrases
perseguir um sonho - to pursue a dream
perseguir a felicidade - to chase happiness
perseguido pela sorte - haunted by bad luck
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