Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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prosecute | No | No | Yes | No |
defend | No | No | Yes | No |
prosecute (verb) | defend (verb) |
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bring a criminal action against (in a trial) | argue or speak in defense of |
conduct a prosecution in a court of law | state or assert |
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in | be on the defensive; act against an attack |
protect against a challenge or attack | |
protect or fight for as a champion | |
fight against or resist strongly | |
be the defense counsel for someone in a trial |