Malicious prosecution Synonyms

Definitions for Malicious


  • (adjective) having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it
  • (adjective) having the nature of or resulting from malice

Definitions for Prosecution


  • (noun) the doing of an action
  • (noun) the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
  • (noun) the lawyers acting for the state to put the case against the defendant