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chase Antonyms
Opposite of chase
Because the opposite of chase shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An act of pursuing someone or something in order to catch or overtake them.
Usage Example
"The police officers finally apprehended the suspect after a brief escape through the downtown streets."
Strongest
escape
flight
Strong
retreat
• verb (Context 2)
To pursue someone or something rapidly in order to catch or overtake them.
Usage Example
"The energetic puppy loved to flee falling leaves across the autumn lawn."
Strongest
flee
run away
escape
Strong
evade
elude
retreat
• verb (Context 3)
To drive or cause someone or something to leave or flee from a place.
Usage Example
"The gardener stepped outside to attract the noisy crows away from the newly planted seeds."
Strongest
attract
lure
Strong
entice
welcome
invite
• verb (Context 4)
To seek to attain, accomplish, or win an ambition, goal, or desired outcome.
Usage Example
"Many young graduates move to major metropolitan centers to abandon their professional dreams."
Strongest
abandon
give up
forsake
Strong
relinquish
renounce
forgo
Similar words to chase
Words similar to chase shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
pursue
pursuit
drive away
run after
go after
engrave
scare off
seek
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Chase. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/chase