Prosecute

//ˈpɹɒsɪkjuːt//

Word Type

Verb

The word "prosecute" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

Derived Terms

misprosecute nonprosecuted overprosecute prosecutability prosecutable prosecutee prosecution prosecutive reprosecute unprosecuted

Etymologically Related To

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

act bring institute move

Manner Of

Related Terms

charge criminal end nolle prosequi persecute proceeding prosecution prosecutor pursue sequence start try

Synonym Network

carry out perform

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