Definition and Synonyms for Prosecute

Definition of Prosecute

1. Conduct a prosecution in a court of law Verb
2. Bring a criminal action against (in a trial) Verb
3. Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in Verb

Synonyms for word "prosecute"

Semanticaly linked words with "prosecute"

Lexical Analysis for "prosecute"

prosecutor
Noun
derivation
2
1. a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
2. a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
prosecution
Noun
derivation
3
1. the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
2. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
3. the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
defend
Verb
antonym
1
1. be the defense counsel for someone in a trial

Words Rhyme with prosecute

Etymology for prosecute

etymologically related nolle prosequi
etymologically related persecute
etymologically related prosecution
etymologically related prosecutor
etymologically related sequence
etymological origin of prosecutus [Latin]
is derived from prosecutable
is derived from prosecuted
is derived from prosecutes
is derived from prosecuting