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Synonyms of come after

5 similar words

Another word for come after is torment. Other synonyms of come after are chase, hunt, persecute and follow on.

Synonyms and similar words for come after

verbTo pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.

verbTo follow or succeed; to be the successor of.

  • follow onTo follow in sequence; to come next.

Meaning of come after

  1. verb To pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.
  2. verb To follow or succeed; to be the successor of.

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Questions about synonyms of come after

What is another word for come after?
Come after has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as torment, chase, hunt, persecute and follow on.
What does come after mean?
Come after means to pursue or follow; to pursue with hostile intent.

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