Defenition of the word prosecute

• Defenition of the word prosecute

  • bring a criminal action against (in a trial): "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
  • conduct a prosecution in a court of law
  • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; "She pursued many activities"; "They engaged in a discussion"
  • bring a criminal action against (in a trial); "The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson"
  • carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
  • bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

Synonyms for the word prosecute

• • engage
  • pursue

Hyponyms for the word prosecute

• • close
  • commit
  • politick
  • practice

Hypernyms for the word prosecute

• • act
  • move

Antonyms for the word prosecute

• • defend
  • represent

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