Synonyms for
Prosecute
Definition
to bring legal action against someone accused of a crime
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- prosecute the case
- prosecute vigorously
- prosecute successfully
- prosecute the defendant
- prosecute the charges
- prosecute the crime
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in a legal context to mean to institute or conduct legal proceedings against a person or organization. Avoid using it in general contexts to mean 'to pursue' or 'to carry out'.
Example sentences
- The police officer will prosecute the thief.
- The prosecutor will prosecute the suspect.
- The lawyer will prosecute the case in court.
- The district attorney will prosecute the criminal.
- The judge will allow the prosecutor to prosecute the case.
Quotes
It is the duty of the prosecutor to prosecute with earnestness and vigor.
To prosecute a war, you have to have a plan.
It's not enough to prosecute the guilty. You have to protect the innocent.