
Pursuer
Chase Context
Used for someone or something actively trying to catch or follow another.
In the movie, the hero bravely evaded his pursuer across the rooftops.
Intensity Implied
Implies a sense of urgency and determination from the pursuer.
The detective was a relentless pursuer, never giving up on the case.
Not Always Negative
Though often used in escape contexts, pursuers can also be benign, like in a race or competition.
His main pursuer in the marathon was only a few seconds behind. Compare with
ChaserFollowerHoundHunterSeekStalkerTracerTracker
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