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pursuit Antonyms

Opposite of pursuit

Because the opposite of pursuit shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An effort to secure, attain, or accomplish a particular goal, ideal, or state.

Usage Example

"She moved to the capital in abandonment of a career in investigative journalism."

Strong
abandonment
avoidance
neglect

• noun (Context 2)

The action of following or chasing someone or something in order to catch or overtake them.

Usage Example

"The patrol car sped down the highway in hot retreat of the stolen vehicle."

Strongest
retreat
Strong
flight
escape

Similar words to pursuit

Words similar to pursuit shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

chase
activity
pastime
quest
search
hunt
occupation
hobby
See all synonyms of pursuit

• Nearby Words

pursuant
pursue
pursuer
pursuit
purvey
purveyor
purview

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pursuit. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pursuit
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