Synonyms for prosecutor
ˈprɒs ɪˌkyu tərpros·e·cu·tor

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1. prosecutor, public prosecutor, prosecuting officer, prosecuting attorneynoun

   a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

   Synonyms:
   prosecuting attorney, prosecuting officer, public prosecutor

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1. prosecutornoun

   Synonyms:
   plaintiff, accuser

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1. List of paraphrases for "prosecutor":

   attorney, procurator, fiscal, tax, procureur, ministry, prosecution, prosecutors, d.a., co-prosecutor, procuratore, department, procurador, attorney-general, taxation, counsel, da, ministério, solicitor, procuracy, ministero, ministerie, a.d.a.

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1. David Woodruff:

   It is very rare for a prosecutor to bring criminal charges against health care providers, i applaud the district attorney’s courage and tenacity in this investigation and in bringing these charges.

2. Eric Barron:

   I have to say, I'm not a fan of the report, there's no doubt in my mind, Freeh steered everything as if he were a prosecutor trying to convince a court to take the case.

3. Heather Nauert:

   The overall assertions that have come out of the Russian government are absolutely absurd, the fact that they want to question 11 American citizens and the assertions American citizens -- we do not stand by those assertions that the Russian government makes. The prosecutor general in Russia is well aware that the United States has rejected Russian allegations in this regard.

4. Russell Ainsworth:

   We need an experienced prosecutor to investigate perjury. We do not need a prosecutor accused of perjury, that's not the kind of experience required for a thorough job.

5. James Comey:

   Although there is evidence of potential violation of the statutes regarding the handling of classified information, our judgment is that no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case, prosecutors necessarily weigh a number of factors before bringing the charges. There are obvious considerations, like the strength of the evidence, especially regarding intent.