Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Prosecutor

//ˈpɹɑ.səˌkjuːˌtəɹ// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A prosecuting attorney.

    "Annie Jay was the Wisconsin government prosecutor in the trial of a man for forging his client's signature."

  2. 2
    a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state wordnet
  3. 3
    A person, as a complainant, victim, or chief witness, who institutes prosecution in a criminal proceeding.

    "The prosecutor got the witness to admit he was lying."

Etymology

1590s, from Medieval Latin prosecutor, from prōsequor (English prosecute). By surface analysis, prosecute + -or.

See also for "prosecutor"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: prosecutor