verfolgen

Definitions of verfolgen
  1. verb
    follow in or as if in pursuit
    synonyms: beschatten
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    types:
    nachgehen
    go after with the intent to catch
    aufspüren
    pursue or chase relentlessly
    type of:
    fortbewegen
    change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
  2. verb
    cause to suffer
    synonyms: schikanieren
  3. verb
    go after with the intent to catch
    synonyms: nachgehen
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    types:
    aufspüren
    pursue or chase relentlessly
    type of:
    beschatten
    follow in or as if in pursuit
  4. verb
    follow with the eyes or the mind
    synonyms:
    folgen
    follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
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    types:
    patrouillieren
    maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
    type of:
    nachprüfen, nachschauen, nachsehen, überprüfen
    examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
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