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Prosecute – English Flashcard for Prosecute for IELTS

Prosecute

Prosecute (verb) (CONTINUE) /ˈprɒs.ɪ.kjuːt/ US /ˈprɑː.sɪ-/

to officially accuse someone of a crime – litigate – sue – put on trial – indict – press charges against – take legal action – bring to court:

He was prosecuted for rubbing from an old woman.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun: prosecution
  • Noun: prosecutor

Antonyms

pardon, defend, liberate

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