prosecutes

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bring action against in court v.
follow through, persevere v.

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

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore leave

STRONG

cease fail halt mismanage neglect stop

WEAK

exonerate free liberate pardon

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prosecutes

The city attorney also prosecutes misdemeanors — a job most other cities keep separate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

He is the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026

While the ICC prosecutes individuals, the ICJ adjudicates disputes between states.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

If Crœsus crosses the Halys, and prosecutes a war with Persia, a mighty empire will be overthrown.

From Cyrus the Great Makers of History by Jacob Abbott