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pleaded

VERB

beg, request

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appeal ask petition pray solicit

STRONG

beseech crave crawl entreat implore importune supplicate

WEAK

cop a plea entreaty make up for square things

Antonyms

STRONGEST

refuse

STRONG

answer

WEAK

decide punish reply sentence

VERB

present a defense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allege argue assert cite declare maintain respond

STRONG

adduce advocate avouch present vouch

WEAK

answer charges cop a plea give evidence plea bargain put forward use as excuse

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny ignore

WEAK

answer decide punish reply sentence

Example Sentences

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Hill pleaded guilty to misconduct, perjury and obstruction of justice, and Alex Murdaugh is suing her for civil-rights violations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Brown pleaded not guilty and was released on bail in April, pending trial.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Both the brothers pleaded not guilty and are due back in court in July.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Castelblanco-Robles and Rios-Cuadros pleaded not guilty, while Rodriguez-Pulido is scheduled for a mental competency hearing June 16.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“I looked him up online. I was curious about him. I read that he pleaded ‘not guilty’ before the trial.”

From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks