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prosecutes

VERB

bring action against in court

Synonyms

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arraign indict litigate sue summon try

STRONG

contest do

WEAK

bring suit bring to trial haul into court involve in litigation law prefer charges pull up put away put on docket put on trial see in court seek redress take to court turn on the heat

Antonyms

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exonerate

WEAK

cease free halt liberate pardon stop

VERB

follow through, persevere

Synonyms

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conduct engage in execute pursue

STRONG

continue direct discharge manage perform persist practice wage

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carry on carry through follow up put through see through work at

Antonyms

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ignore leave

STRONG

cease fail halt mismanage neglect stop

WEAK

exonerate free liberate pardon

Example Sentences

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A remaining issue is that the SEC has its own judicial system with administrative courts through which it prosecutes alleged violations of its rules.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Two days earlier, the commission voted unanimously to bifurcate the duties of the city attorney, currently an elected official who prosecutes misdemeanors and represents the city in civil litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

The CPS, an independent body, prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2025

In criminal proceedings the state is a party and prosecutes offenders through agents or attorneys who are chosen or appointed for that purpose.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney