prosecute Get Printable Handwriting (pros-e-cute) 3 syllables Rhymes Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to begin or carry on a court action against in order to enforce the law Example Sentence The victim chose to prosecute the person who assaulted her. Synonyms arraign; bring suit; bring to trial; contest Antonyms exonerate; free; liberate; pardon Rhymes Three Syllable Rhymes (1) prosecute Share with your friends: