It could be elude (the opposite status), or ignore(as when not pursuing a goal), or shun (what you would do toward someone you don't ever want to pursue).
Escape or retreat. Those words are the opposite of chase.
The opposite of pursuit is retreat. If a police officer doesn't go after a criminal, they retreat, allowing the criminal to get away.
If you are the opposite gender from the gay person, then move on. You cannot pursue a relationship or expect anything from the other person, beyond friendship.
At the time the League of Nations was trying to pursue a policy of multi--lateral reductions in armaments - the very opposite of what Hitler wanted.
When you go to college, you pursue a degree.
The word pursue is a verb.Dogs pursue cats. Cats pursue mice.
pursue, chase
An antonym for pursue is flee.
College students have the opportunity to pursue a good education but some choose to pursue childish fantasies.
Pursue what interests you.
Examples of the nuances of pursue:He's planning to pursue a career in biology.The police had to pursue the robbers, but they did finally catch them.You can pursue the guy, but if you catch him you may not want to keep him.I pursue perfection.
At the time the League of Nations was trying to pursue a policy of multi--lateral reductions in armaments - the very opposite of what Hitler wanted.
Both sexes can fantasize about the opposite sex, but as long as they don't touch and just fantasize about it there is no harm done and it is normal human behavior.B:Is it? no not really. It's natural to think about others especially to opposite sex. As long as you do not cross that path you will find. And do not pursue that person.