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PROSECUTES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Prosecutes.

Prosecutes - as a verb

Conduct a prosecution in a court of law

Bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

Example: "The state of california prosecuted o.j. simpson"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
defend

Carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

Example: "She pursued many activities"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
engagepursue
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The district attorney prosecutes cases of fraud."
"The lawyer prosecutes the defendant's actions."
"The government prosecutes individuals who commit tax evasion."
"The attorney general prosecutes organized crime syndicates."
"The prosecutor prosecutes the accused for murder."
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Word Game Points

Is PROSECUTES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prosecutes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROSECUTES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is PROSECUTES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prosecutes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROSECUTES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is PROSECUTES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prosecutes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROSECUTES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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