forfølgelse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- chase verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
- persecution noun Cruel or unfair treatment over time, especially aimed at a particular group.
- pursuit noun The act of chasing or seeking after something or someone.
Senses
forfølgelse is used for these senses in English:
- chase (real tennis) The occurrence of a second bounce by the ball in certain areas of the court, giving the server the chance, later in the game, to "play off" the chase from the receiving end and possibly win the point.
- persecution The act of persecuting, especially a specific group of people; an instance of persecution.
- pursuit The act of pursuing.
chase — full definition
- verb To run after someone or something in order to catch them.
- verb To pursue a goal, opportunity, or ambition persistently.
- noun An act of pursuing someone or something, especially at speed.
- verb To drink something mild right after a strong alcoholic drink.