Prosecution Synonyms and Antonyms

prŏsĭ-kyo͝oshən
The act of furthering a project
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pursuance
  2. performance
  3. pursuit
  4. discharge
  5. effectuation
  6. execution
  7. undertaking
The prosecuting party in a criminal action
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. prosecuting attorney
  2. state
  3. government
  4. prosecuting agent
  5. state's attorney
  6. criminal prosecution
  7. district attorney
  8. da
Antonyms:
  1. defense

Words Related to Prosecution

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Prosecution Sentence Examples

  • This prosecution finally discredited the new society.

  • In 1830 the public began to be aroused to a serious prosecution of the main issue.

  • Owing to the numbers and activity of its institutions, both native and foreign, for the prosecution of research and the encouragement of classical studies, Athens has become Scientific once more an international seat of learning.

  • When the war began he urged the most vigorous prosecution of it.

  • Before the expiration of the nine days allowed for the prosecution Verres was on his way to Massilia.

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